2002 - England / Wales
During Summer 2002, the San Diego Children's Choir toured England and Wales. Approximately 60 choristers participated in this concert tour which included Stratford, Bangor, Bath and famous sightseeing sites such as Shakespeare's home and historic Stonehenge. Another major highlight was being hosted by our friends from the Welsh Youth Choir in Swansea, Wales.
Our itinerary below contains additional details, containing photos and journals from the choristers while we were on tour.
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Jul 5 |
San Diego |
Travel San Diego to London, England |
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Jul 6 |
London |
Arrive London, Check into Hotel, Guided sightseeing tour including Tower of London |
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Jul 7 |
London |
Participation in service at Holy Trinity Church, Excursion to Hampton Court Palace |
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Jul 8 |
London |
Visit the British Museum, at leisure in the afternoon |
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Jul 9 |
Stratford |
Visit Coventry Cathedral, Coach to Stratford-upon-Avon |
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Jul 10 |
Bangor |
Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace, informal recital in Holy Trinity Church, then coach to Bangor, Check into the university |
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Jul 11 |
Bangor |
Recital in Bangor Cathedral, Guided tour of Snowdonia National Park |
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Jul 12 Fri. |
Bangor |
Visit Conwy Castle, then at leisure |
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Jul 13 |
Newcastle Emlyn |
Coach to Newcastle Emlyn, homestays with the Welsh Youth Choir (Ysgol Gerdd Ceredigion) |
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Jul 14 |
Newcastle Emlyn |
Day at leisure with hosts, Joint concert Welsh Youth Choir |
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Jul 15 |
Bath |
Visit Welsh Folk Museum in Cardiff, Coach to Bath, sightseeing tour including Roman Baths. Famous summer resort inspiring elegant Georgian architecture and writers like Jane Austen |
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Jul 16 |
Bath |
At leisure, Coach to Frome, Concert in St. John the Baptist Church, Frome |
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Jul 17 |
Southend |
Coach to Southend, stopping on route to visit Stonehenge (yes!) and Salisbury, informal recital in Salisbury Cathedral, homestays with Southend Girls' Choir |
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Jul 18 |
Southend |
At leisure in the morning, Joint Concert with Southend Girls' Choir in the evening |
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Jul 19 |
San Diego |
Breakfast with hosts, then depart London for San Diego |
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