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The Alfred Wainwright Centenary
2007
The Wainwright Society held its annual meeting of members in the Crypt
of Blackburn Cathedral on Sunday 21st January.
Later, friends, football fans and walkers gathered at
Blackburn Cathedral to celebrate the life of Britain's most famous fell
walker, Alfred Wainwright.
Hymns he sang on his walks were used during the service, one of a series
of events marking his Centenary.
Wainwright was also one of the founders of Blackburn Rovers' Supporters
Club.
The service featured some of his original drawings and writings about
his beloved football club.
Broadcaster and author Eric Robson, chairman of the Wainwright Society,
lead the address.
Photo Gallery
Blackburn Cathedral Crypt
Blackburn Cathedral Crypt
Blackburn Cathedral Crypt
Blackburn Cathedral Crypt
Peter Linney, Eric Robson and John Pulford
Eric Robson
Jordan Ross receiving his boxed set of Wainwright Lakeland Sketchbooks
Peter Linney speaks
Blackburn Cathedral Service
Salvation Army Brass Band
Cathedral Rambling Club member, Sheila Brickell read from "Fellwanderer" (1987)
A representative of Blackburn Rovers Football Club read from "Fellwanderer" (1987)
Lord Clarke of Windermere read from "Fellwanderer" (1987)
David Pitt read from " A Pennine Journey" (1986)
Eric Braysford read his own poem "Every step a joy"
John Burland read Psalm 121
Eric Robson makes the Address
Eric Robson
Tea, coffee, and a chat afterwards in the Crypt
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