new background to Anglia News
(5 December 2005)
The tower of St John’s Cathedral has been re-opened – with Anglia TV one of the first to make the most of its spectacular view over Norwich, using it as the new backdrop for Anglia News.
The Cathedral, at the top of the Earlham Road, had closed the tower to work on access. Now work is completed, Anglia have installed a camera at the top, which will allow viewers to enjoy the superb vista across the city every day.
“The Cathedral tower has been closed to the public for some years,” said Father James Walsh, the Dean of St John’s Cathedral. “It is now open and Anglia TV have been among the first to recognise its wonderful position overlooking the city.”
Neil Thompson, controller of Anglia News, added: "St John's Cathedral will provide an absolutely matchless window on the world which will inspire the Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex viewers to Anglia News on a daily basis. The view itself echoes some of the great landscapes of the city painted by the world-renowned Norwich School.
“But as well as enjoying one of the best views in the region, we are just as excited about the many other possibilities that this collaborative venture between ITV Anglia and the Cathedral might also generate going forward.”
There will be regular tours up the Cathedral tower after Easter for anyone who would like to enjoy the panoramic view in person, rather than from the comfort of their own living room. In the meantime people can arrange a visit by appointment. Call St John’s Cathedral on 624615.
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Editor’s note: The viewers of Anglia News’ West service (Cambridgeshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Hertfordshire and Lincolnshire) will have a different backdrop.
For more information, contact:
Fr James Walsh: 07876 196032
Naomi Perowne: 01603 615288
www.stjohncathedral.co.uk
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