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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Benedictine nuns prepare for move to green convent

Gallery Nunnery at Wass: Nunnery at Wass
Sister Maria, 79, and Mother Andrea, 47, with some of the packed boxes Photograph: SWNS.COM/SWNS
Gallery Nunnery at Wass: Nunnery at Wass
The back of the abbey with the tower Photograph: SWNS.COM/SWNS
Gallery Nunnery at Wass: Nunnery at Wass
The front of the abbey Photograph: SWNS.COM
Gallery Nunnery at Wass: Nunnery at Wass
Part of the community in the refectory during lunch Photograph: SWNS.COM
Gallery Nunnery at Wass: Nunnery at Wass
One of the nuns at lunchtime in the refectory Photograph: SWNS.COM
Gallery Nunnery at Wass: Nunnery at Wass
Sister Maria, 79, surrounded by the many boxes of books she has packed ready for the move Photograph: SWNS.COM
Gallery Nunnery at Wass: Nunnery at Wass
Sister Maria in the library which she is in charge of packing up Photograph: SWNS.COM
Gallery Nunnery at Wass: Nunnery at Wass
An artist's impression of the front of the new building Photograph: SWNS.COM
Gallery Nunnery at Wass: Nunnery at Wass
An artist's impression of the back of the new building Photograph: SWNS.COM
Gallery Nunnery at Wass: Nunnery at Wass
Architectural plans for the new building Photograph: SWNS.COM
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