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The Venerable Ignatius Spencer

The Friends of Westminster Cathedral will host a fascinating talk on Thursday 12 June at 6.30pm in Cathedral Hall.

Fr Gerard Skinner, former Sub-Administrator of Westminster Cathedral, will expound upon the Venerable Ignatius Spencer, ancestor to the late Diana, Princess of Wales.

Tickets are £10 and are available via Eventbrite, or by emailing friends@rcdow.org.uk.

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