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The Coronation of King James 11
When James II was crowned in 1685 in Westminster
Abbey, he ensured that every detail of the day was painstakingly recorded by Francis Sandford , Lancaster
Herald of Arms. Today's guide to James's coronation day is Jeremy Summerly , who recalls a day that was memorable not least for the music of the 25-year-old Henry Purcell.
Producer Antony Pitts

Contributors

Unknown:
Francis Sandford
Unknown:
Jeremy Summerly
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Henry Purcell.
Producer:
Antony Pitts
Source: Radio Times

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Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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