Disappearing cat and ‘Russell Crow’ – how Canterbury Cathedral animals spread lockdown joy

From a feline disappearing beneath the Dean’s robes while he delivered a sermon to a rooster with perfect timing, a range of animals have got in on Canterbury Cathedral's online services.

Canterbury Cathedral in England has a long and varied history dating back more than 1,400 years, but during lockdown it has been cats and a rooster that have stepped into the spotlight.

The coronavirus pandemic meant that the building was closed to worshippers and services moved online.