A NUMBER of events are taking place at Ripon Cathedral as part of its remembrance commemorations.
A special exhibition in the cathedral library focuses on the two world wars and includes reproductions of some of the uniforms worn by those who served, including the current uniform of the Rev Canon Major Barry Pyke CF, a cathedral canon and Army Reserve Chaplain.
A collection of artefacts, loaned by Ripon Museum Trust and residents is also on display at the exhibition which runs until November 16
On Sunday November 14 at 11.40am, there will be an Act of Remembrance and Rededication, attended by civic dignitaries, members of 21 Engineer Regiment and the Royal British Legion.
Ripon Community Poppy Project’s A Concert of Remembrance takes place on November 11 featuring Ripon City Band and the Dishforth Military Wives Choir, and on November 13 Ripon Choral Society performs Verdi’s Requiem.
More at www.riponcathedral.org.uk/
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