As it was the Feast of St Stephens there were mostly carols, and we enjoyed the opportunity to listen to, and sing, them again. They did include 'In a bleak Midwinter' which is just about the most depressing hymn around. The visiting choir were the Chancel Singers, and they were very good. As it was 3.15 p.m. it was beginning to get dark, which added to the atmosphere of the church.
Canterbury Cathedral is very impressive! The scene of Thomas a Becket's murder and a place of pilgrimage until his tomb was removed during the reformation. There now a shrine in place of his tomb. The tomb and clothes of the Black Prince are also in the church.
Canterbury is a lovely town, full of old buildings and plenty of charm. Even on a cold day in winter there were still loads of tourists around.
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