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The iconic Chapel provides a perfect backdrop to the outdoor event

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Many people are there to enjoy the day

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Ex-Community from (I believe) the 1960s?

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Holy Communion service in the Chapel

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The three Bishops

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Hundreds of people worship together

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Groups of people 3

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Groups of people 5

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The service was a very moving experience for many

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The Calendar Girls are the star guests

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Tea and coffee are served

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Groups of people 1

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The altar returns to its rightful place in the Chapel

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Groups of people 2

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Bishops attend the celebrations

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Bishop Chris Edmondson doing a spot of conducting

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There were interviews with ex-community members

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View of the valley from up on the estate

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Classic view

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Groups of people 4

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The brass band providing excellent background music

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The 50th anniversary is all about the future, not just the past

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What next for Scargill?

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Balloons up around the site

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Prayer stations were set up around the house