London, Saturday 12th July. Wedding of Sam Yeates and Lynne Pierce.
The service was conducted in Christ's Chapel, Dulwich. Just a short walk along the road was Dulwich College where the reception and party was held. It was a most enjoyable occasion.
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| Christ's Chapel, Dulwich |
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| "Husband and wife" at last |
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A young soloist in the choir which sang
a beautiful anthem by John Rutter |
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Some of the wedding party
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| Guests spill out of the chapel after the service |
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| Part of Dulwich College |
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| Dulwich College - entrance to the Great Hall |
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| The ship's boat "James Caird" |
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| Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton |
Shackleton? "James Caird? Isn't this about a wedding. Yes, of course, but Sir Ernest Shackleton, the great polar explorer was a student and "old boy" of Dulwich College. He and 5 members of his marooned polar expedition sailed over 800km through mountainous seas from Elephant Island to South Georgia to summon help so their shipmates could be rescued. All were rescued in what is one of the great survival episodes of modern, perhaps all, times. Read about it. The boat is permanently on display at Dulwich College. It was quite a thrill to see it - and appreciate just how small it was to survive the extreme conditions due to strength, fortitude and magnificent seamanship (and a bit of luck thrown in).
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| The wedding breakfast in the Great Hall, Dulwich College |
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| With the formalities over, Sam and Lynne get the party swinging |
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| Not just "swinging" but "singing", Sam serenades Lynne |
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| Sam heads up the men's song and dance group. |
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| Cake time |
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| Cuddle and cake |
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| Audience participation in Scottish Country dancing |
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| Watching the footwork in the country dancing |
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