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BBC releases archive footage from Wells - including a civic reception for Mary Rand and artificial snow at Wells Cathedral

By Emma Dance 22nd Jul 2022

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A man-made white Christmas at Wells Cathedral
A man-made white Christmas at Wells Cathedral

A selection of old news snippets, some featuring Wells, have been released by the BBC.

There are some absolute gems among them, including footage of a man-made white Christmas at Wells Cathedral in 1998, and a civic reception for Olympic star Mary Rand in 1964.

They can all be seen for free HERE

     

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