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Church organist Keith Watts, 88, sits at the reed organ at Thomas a Becket Church, Lydlinch, where he has played for 73 years
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Church organist still pulls out all the stops after 70 years

Sepia portrait of William Barnes in formal dark jacket, long white beard, with a dignified, thoughtful expression.
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Urgent plea as church bells immortalised by William Barnes silent since 1908

Reverend Martin Lee (centre) with colleagues inside Sherborne Abbey, which has launched a £1m fundraising appeal for accessibility improvements
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Sherborne Abbey unveils £1 million appeal for new toilets and revamp

A stained glass window in St Giles Church, Hooke, featuring multiple panels with religious imagery rendered in vibrant colors including blues, greens, reds, yellows, and purples. The ornate window depicts various figures and scenes arranged vertically within a traditional lead framework and arched top. Sunlight streams through the colored glass, illuminating the intricate details. A black metal railing stands in front of the window.
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Villagers’ delight as £13k raised to restore stained glass window