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MEET OUR TOUR LEADERS – Reverend Canon Dr Gordon Giles

Gordon studied Music at Lancaster University, and Philosophy, and then theology at Magdalene College and Ridley Hall, Cambridge before being ordained in 1995. Gordon’s doctorate is in hymnology and he is an Editor of Ancient and Modern (2013) and a Director of the English Hymnal Company, and has written several Lent and Advent books for the Bible Reading Fellowship (BRF) as well as being Editor of their ‘New Daylight’ notes. Fluent in Italian and with a wealth of musical knowledge Gordon will enthuse and extend this passionate knowledge to ensure that you have a wonderful experience. A friendly fellow with whom you could not be in better hands.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW: June 20th – Lake Garda & Verona Opera Festival
CLICK HERE TO VIEW: Sept 04th – The Sounds of Saxony
CLICK HERE TO VIEW: Oct 13th -India-Cathedrals & Temples of the South
Also watch Gordon’s appearance on BBC’s Songs of Praise in the link below
BBC One – Songs of Praise, Hymns for All Reasons, Rev. Dr Gordon Giles reflects on the influence Psalms have had on Hymns of today