Medieval History
Living churches exhibition at Norwich cathedral
From 14-25 March, David White will be holding an exhibition in The Hostry of Norwich Cathedral illustrating the life today of those medieval churches still used for worship.
Many of the photographs were taken during normal services, and the exhibition also portrays the broader life of the churches.
Click here to read this article from the Norwich And Norfolk Christian Community Website
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