Meet the Beekeeper

Manchester Cathedral has been centre stage in its city's history for nearly 600 years. In 1421 Henry V signed a charter granting permission for a collegiate church to be built. In 1847, following the huge growth in population during the Industrial Revolution, a new Manchester Diocese was created and this church became Manchester Cathedral. Its thrilling beauty and majesty, forest of pillars and magnificent 15th century quire have inspired musicians, writers and poets to find expression and joy in this sacred space. But this is not a museum - this is a working church and it is teeming with life. Come along to the host of brilliant events that we run here at Manchester Cathedral every year and help us to protect this very special place for another 600 years.

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It may come as a surprise to you as you wander past Harvey Nichols and the Corn Exchange into the Medieval Quarter to find that things are a little lively at roof level. Canon Apiarist Adrian Rhodes has been looking after colonies of bees on the Cathedral roof since 2012. It may also be a revelation to learn that he also taught Manchester legend Bez, the art of beekeeping on the Printworks’ roof.
 Our friendly bee population numbers 360,000 and they repay the kind attention of Adrian and the dedicated team of Volition volunteers by producing the Cathedral’s very own brand of Heavenly Honey.
 Come along and find out more about the Manchester Bee, its connections with this church and the art of urban beekeeping.

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