Canterbury Cathedral has a long and varied history dating back more than 1,400 years, but during lockdown it has been cats and a rooster that have stepped into the spotlight.
The coronavirus pandemic meant that the building was closed to worshippers and services moved online.
But as anyone who has tried to keep their pet occupied during a work Zoom meeting knows, sometimes furry friends find a way to contribute to proceedings.
From a feline disappearing beneath the Dean’s robes while he delivered a sermon to a rooster with perfect timing, a range of animals have got in on the act.
The cathedral, which faces a huge loss of revenue because of Covid-19, said it has been lovely to see the huge warmth that their appearances generate.
It began with cathedral cat – and now social media star – Leo, who went viral after being caught on camera wandering into view before disappearing beneath the Dean of Canterbury’s robes.
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