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Choral Evensong followed by Vigil of Music and Prayer for Her Late Majesty

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All are welcome to join us for special service of Choral Evensong followed by a Vigil for Her Late Majesty.

This service will be sung by the Lay Clerks and Choral Scholars, with music including ‘Second Service’ by Philip Moore, and ‘Let us now praise famous men’ by Finzi.

The service will be followed by a Vigil of music and prayer for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We will also be observing the national 2 minute silence at 8:00pm, with a service Compline at 8:30pm.

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