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 (This film does not feature the entire service.) I was invited to attend a special service at Newbold Verdon Methodist Church led by Revd. Dave Hasledine with John Finney a member of the Magic Lantern Society of Great Britain who brought along his 100+ year old Magic Lantern and collection of original glass worship slides. The Revd. Hasledine and Mr Finney created and led a service that closely resembled the ones experienced by Victorian churchgoers with the lanterns only modification being to use modern LED illumination rather than the more risky paraffin lamps used in the past. After an introduction from Revd. Hasledine Mr Finney spoke of the history of his Magic Lantern before projecting hymns for the congregation to sing in worship accompanied by church Organist Janet James. During the hymns we see a selection of the intricately beautiful hand drawn slides many not used in worship for over 100 years.

The Shard, is a 95-storey skyscraper in London. Its construction began in March 2009 and was opened to the public on 1 February 2013. Standing 309.6 metres (1,016 ft) high visitors are sped by high speed lift to the 68th floor where they can then continue up to the 72nd by staircase to experience the fantastic views over the capital. My short film features the view from the shard and a number of well known London landmarks from Buckingham Palace & The Eye to Tower Bridge and beyond, how many can you spot ?.