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Includes hymn composed by Sally Eyre and Beryl Grassby; sermon by the Reverend H T Horrox. Timing: (00:13) The Vicar tells us that this service of Evensong was recorded by Mr G. Edwards. The organist was Miss K. Stancer. (00:53) They sing hymn 536, 'There is a Land of Pure Delight.' (03:56) The Vicar reads from Matthew 11:28 'Come unto me, all you who are heavily laiden.' (06:44) They say The Lords Prayer. (08:24) They sing psalm 21, 'Praise for Deliverance from the Enemy.' (12:14) The Vicar reads from the First Book of Samuel 'And then he said to Saul, let no man pass…' (20:36) The Vicar reads from the Acts of the Apostles, 2:22, 'Ye men of Israel…' (29:07) They recite the Lords Prayer, then there are prayers and responses from the congregation. (33:20) Sally Eyre and Beryl Grassby sing the hymn they had composed. (36:01) Prayers are said for the Church, its clergy and people, and for those in need. (40:36) The Vicar reads out the parish announcements. (41:12) They sing hymn 228, 'Jerusalem the Golden.' (44:46) The Vicar gives a blessing. (45:03) The Vicar's sermon is based around Acts 2:42, 'They continued steadfastly…' (1:04:37) They sing hymn 209, 'Come, Gracious Spirit, Heavenly Dove.' (1:07:53) The Vicar gives the final blessing. Film and Sound Archive access copy available onsite in the Audio-Visual Room

Commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. The vicar was Rev H T Horrocks, the soloist was Miss Jane Galtry and the organist was Miss K [Stanza]. There are some short breaks in the sound on this recording. Duration: 1 hour 22 minutes Timing: (00:52) The first verse of the National Anthem is sung by the congregation. (02:02) They all sing 'Praise my soul, the King of Heaven'. (07:130 The vicar and congregation pray together. (08:10) They say the 'Our Father'. (10:04) The congregation sing Psalm 103, 'Bless the Lord, oh my soul'. (15:30) The first lesson, taken from chapter 44 of Ecclesiastes, is read by Squadron Leader Graham Evans of RAF Cardington. (17:43) The congregation sing the 'Magnificat'. (20:09) The second lesson, from 'Ephesians 6:10', is read. (21:56) 'Nunc dimittus' is sung. (25:31) The vicar and congregation say 'Our Father'. (28:31) They pray for freedom from the fear of our enemies. (29:27) Miss Galtry sings 'Abide with me'. (36:08) They pray for the peace of the world. (37:06) Prayers are said for the British Commonwealth of Nations (38:40) They pray for their homes and families. (39:38) They remember in their prayers all those of the Royal Air Force and also any others who gave their lives in the Battle of Britain. (41:07) The vicar reads part of the poem 'For the Fallen' by Laurence Binyon. (43:04) The vicar makes the announcements and welcomes the members of the Armed Services, the British Legion Women's Section and other ex-service people who are with them on that occasion. (45:02) They sing 'Father in mercy hear our prayer'. The fifth verse is sung as a solo. (50:54) The vicar gives a blessing. (51:05) The vicar reads from the 'Book of Zachariah 3:6' and gives a sermon based on this quote, which discusses the Battle of Britain and his memories of it. He served in the Observer Corps. (1:07:13) They sing the hymn 'Praise to Our God'. (1:12:15) The vicar says a prayer. (1:13:29) They sing the hymn 'Now thank we all our God'. (1:16:47) The organ is played while they make the collection. (1:21:18) The vicar can be heard in the background thanking everyone. Film and Sound Archive access copy available onsite in the Audio-Visual Room

Dedication of 'Stancer' Memorial Window by Dr M Ramsay, Archbishop of York Timing: (00:50) Hymn no. 298, 'Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven' is sung by the congregation. The organist was Miss K. Stancer. (04:07) The Vicar, H.T.Horrocks, reads from Psalm 112.5 'The Righteous Shall be in Everlasting Remembrance.' (05:38) The Vicar and congregation say the General Confession and then the Lords Prayer. (08:17) The congregation sings Psalm 23 'The Lord is my Shepherd'. (10:48) The Vicar reads from the Book of Isaiah. (14:29) The congregation sing. (16:57) The Vicar reads from the 21st Chapter of the Book of Revelation of St John the Divine. (18:57) The congregation sing hymn no. 228 'Jerusalem the Golden'. (22:46) [The Vicar] gives a blessing. (23:58) The congregation sing and then pray. (33:24) A lady sings a solo of 'The Lords Prayer'. (36:35) The Vicar prays for, amongst other things, the peace of the world and unity amongst Christian people. (41:42) The Vicar makes some announcements about parish matters. (45:30) The congregation sing hymn 209 'Come, Gracious Spirit, Heavenly Dove'. (48:45) The [Archbishop] gives a blessing. (48:55) The [Archbishop] reads from the Epistle of St Paul to the Ephesians, and gives a sermon about the new stained glass window. (1:09:36) Everyone sings hymn 477 'The Day Thou Gravest, Lord is Ended'. (1:12:30) The organist plays a medley of religious music. (1:18:05) A final prayer is said. Film and Sound Archive access copy available onsite in the Audio-Visual Room