The Cathedral Choir is older then the Cathedral itself. It was determined that a choir should be in operation prior to the Cathedral's official opening in 1881.
Photographs below depict four choirs. The Organists and Masters of the Choristers are the longest serving in the Cathedrals 125 year plus history.
Choir of Dr J.C.Bradshaw. Master of Choristers 1902 - 1937. Photograph of the 1931 Choir.
Choir of Dr C. Foster Browne. Master of Choristers 1938 - 1976. Photograph of the 1964 Choir.
Choir of David C.Childs. Director of Music 1977 - 1999. Photograph of the 1997 Choristers.
Choir of Brian Law. Director of Music (current). Photograph of the 2008 Choir in Westminster Abbey.