On this day in 1966, THE NEW VAUDEVILLE BAND released their debut single WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL, a quirky slice of nostalgia that would become an unexpected transatlantic hit (Oct 4, 1966) The brainchild of British songwriter and producer Geoff Stephens, the song was a deliberate throwback to the vaudeville era, complete with a Rudy Vallée-inspired megaphone vocal. Stephens, a late bloomer in the music industry, had worked as a teacher and air traffic controller before turning his hand to songwrit

One listen to this and you'll be whistling it all day... It's a Grammy award winning song that took that inspiration from one of the South's best known landmarks. Does "Winchester Catherdral" ring any bells? It was released in 1966 and is making a comeback helping the real Winchester Cathedral raise money for the roof repairs | BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight

The story of Winchester Cathedral's hero... William Walker🤿📖 Joining a tour is a great way to delve deeper into the fascinating stories of the cathedral. Browse tours led by our experienced and knowledgeable guides here: https://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/event/tours/ #StoryTime #History | Winchester Cathedral