Christ Church St Laurence holds its Advent Carols service with the theme being Vigil for the release of prisoners and captives.
The programme includes music by Byrd, Elgar, Stanford and Wills, as well as antiphons, responses, hymns and readings appropriate to the season.
The service is free and should last around 80 minutes.
Seating is unreserved and accessible entry is available at the George St entrance to the church.
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