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Glen and Geoff in the Wig and Quill

DOM in the Wig and Quill

The DOM Consort in the Wig and Quill

Always scaffolding


Salisbury Cloisters

In the Cloisters


Salisbury's Font circa 2000

Salisbury's very contemporary Manger Scene

On the way to Watchnight

The only part of the Red Lion Hotel with instructions on how to find your way

Anna and Bella with Lofty Hempton in the Quire at Salisbury


Andrew with Alton Australis


Well after midnight, Happy New Year

Not sure Geoff can believe the flashing lights Alice is wearing

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  1. UnknownJanuary 1, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Val and I remember going up outside the tower of Salisbury Cathedral YEARS ago when it was being renovated. It was amazing to0 get near the top in a workers' crane-lifted basket and seeing the huge tree trunk inside the tower. What a gorgeous cathedral and what a gorgeous place to sing the Watchnight Service. Your photos are terrific - lovely facial study of Leonie, and another of Keith looking quite Keithish. The photo of your good self in the Cloisters brings back memories of wandering in and around the Cathedral.

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  2. Bill and DiJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Christine, many thanks for your wonderful photos - they make us feel as if we are participating in the experience!

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