Ringing the Bells of Old Bailey

In the Medieval era convicted criminals would be awoken the night before their execution with “the bells of Old Bailey.” This bell still exists in the vaults of the church of St. Sepulchre-Without-Newgate but is not run today… expect on this occasion.

Christopher Page

Professor Christopher Page FBA

Professor of Music

Christopher Page is Professor of Medieval Music and Literature, a Fellow of the British Academy and a Fellow at Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge. He is an internationally renowned performer and writer, as well as being an experienced presenter through BBC Radio.

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