Neville's Cross Anthems, sung from Durham Cathedral Tower
The Battle of Nevilles' Cross took place just outside the city of Durham in 1346 between the army of the Scots under King David II and Edward IIIs English forces. As part of the build-up to the fight the English soldiers were treated to bell-ringing and masses being sung from the Cathedral tower and for many years their victory has been commemorated by the singing of anthems from the top of the Tower by the Cathedral choir. Find out more about this event - and other British calendar customs - at http://www.calendarcustoms.com/
