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Lightshow to dazzle Rochester Cathedral

A lightshow is set to premiere at the 1,400 year-old Rochester Cathedral on Tuesday.

"Scriptorium: The Illuminated Histories" centres on the history of the religious site, with projections drawing on Anglo-Saxon manuscripts, art and architecture.

Legends, dragons and knights will also feature in the sound and art piece, which aims to highlight the "mischaracterised" Dark Ages.

Dean of Rochester, the Very Reverend Dr Philip Hesketh described the lightshow as a "feast for the senses".

Luxmuralis A church wall is illuminated by a dragon.Luxmuralis
Dragons are featured in the lightshow
Luxmuralis The inside of a church is lit with vibrant purple lighting. Luxmuralis
Luxmuralis An image of Jesus is projected onto a church wall.Luxmuralis
A combination of light and sound are used in the art piece
Religious icons are featured in the show

Visitors can explore the illuminated cathedral, where they will be "enveloped" in soundscapes, ranging from "haunting chants to stirring melodies", he continued.

"Scriptorium: The Illuminated Histories" was created by the award-winning Luxmuralis collaboration between artist Peter Walker and composer David Harper.

Rochester Cathedral is the second oldest in England, founded in 604 AD.

The current building dates back to 1080, according to the cathedral.

The lightshow will run from 1 to 5 October.

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