King's College, Cambridge choir performs at Prescot Parish Church

The exclusive festive concert, led by the Choir’s director of music, Daniel Hyde, treated the audience to an exquisite repertoire, which included well-known songs and Christmas carols as well as the opportunity to join in with the Choir to sing Once in Royal David’s City and O Come, All Ye Faithful'. 

The concert finished with a magical performance of 'Silent Night'.

Prescot Parish Church was packed out for the performance (Image: Knowsley Council)

Hosting the Choir in Prescot was a fitting celebration of the town’s unique bond with King’s College, Cambridge.

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Founded by Henry VI, the college was granted his land in Prescot, which made King’s College, Cambridge the Lord of the Manor and Rectory of Prescot.

To this day, King’s College, Cambridge is responsible for appointing every new vicar of Prescot, and the town shares the college’s crest.

Prescot Parish Church (Image: Knowsley Council)

Cllr Shelley Powell, Knowsley’s cabinet member for neighbourhoods and communities, said: “It was such a magical evening. The choir sang beautifully, the church looked very festive, and the guests enjoyed a sing-along with some traditional festive carols.

“The concert was a wonderful way to celebrate Prescot’s link to King’s College, Cambridge and to share the story of the fascinating historic connections.

“The concert has ended another fantastic year of culture for Knowsley. A year that has been filled with art, music, literature, performance, dance, sport and so much more.”