1972 Press Photo Sign-Language Hymn Choir Westminster Abbey

Eighty Churches At Abbey Service For The Deaf - Hymns And Blessing In Sign Language: Contingents of deaf people from 80 churches throughout Britain were in the congregation of 1,000 attending a service in Westminster Abbey today, to mark the Golden Jubilee of the Church of England Council for the Deaf. The service was conducted by the Dean of Westminster, Rev. Eric. S. Abbott, through a corps of sign-language interpreters standing on rostrums placed at intervals through the church. Photo shows A choir of 20 ladies are seen leading the hymns in sign-language during the service in the Abbey this afternoon.

Photo measures 10 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 06-06-1972.



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