A special Choral Evensong was held at Winchester Cathedral this evening to give thanks for the life of former Dean, James Atwell.
The building was very full for the hour long service attended by the Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson, and the Mayor of Winchester who sat alongside Steve Brine MP and James Atwell's family including his widow Lorna.
The Right Reverend Martin Shaw gave the sermon and the choir sung a special Anthem written for Winchester Cathedral on the occasion of James' installation as Dean in March 2006.
Steve Brine said; "James was a lovely man and a good friend to me during our time together. This was a lovely service and I was so pleased I could be there to mark his life and service to our city."
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