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1 May 2008

1 May 2008 - Sherborne

Ascension day at Sherborne Abbey. An early morning visit to hear the choir singing from the top of the tower.

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6:50am. The almshouses bathed in early morning sunshine.

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The choir wandering around and admiring the view.

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The small congregation gathered to listen.

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The singing is in progress.

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A closer look at some of the detailed stonework on the Abbey.

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The George Digby Wingfield Digby Memorial with Sir Walter Raleigh on the front right.

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A closer look. On the left is St Aldhelm.

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A final look before heading off to work.

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At the end of the day. The Abbey from the path to the Terrace at 9:00pm.