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VIDEO: Peterborough Cathedral hosts Star Wars exhibition
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One of the largest Star Wars private fan collections in the world is making a stopover at Peterborough until the end of next month.
Unofficial Galaxies is open now – Book your tickets to see one of the biggest private Star Wars fan collections in the world here at Peterborough Cathedral from 19th July – 29th August: https://t.co/s5gXpDFwO5 pic.twitter.com/i9o3eMOOA4
— Paul Stainton (@PaulStainton) July 19, 2023
Journalists were offered a preview of the exhibition yesterday ahead of today’s officially opening.
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Star Wars Cosplay at the cathedral. The Unofficial Galaxies Exhibition The privately owned exhibition of authentic movie memorabilia will open on Wednesday July 19 in Peterborough Cathedral. PHOTO: Terry Harris
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Star Wars Cosplay at the cathedral. The Unofficial Galaxies Exhibition The privately owned exhibition of authentic movie memorabilia will open on Wednesday July 19 in Peterborough Cathedral. PHOTO: Terry Harris
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Star Wars Cosplay at the cathedral. The Unofficial Galaxies Exhibition The privately owned exhibition of authentic movie memorabilia will open on Wednesday July 19 in Peterborough Cathedral. PHOTO: Terry Harris
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Star Wars Cosplay at the cathedral. The Unofficial Galaxies Exhibition The privately owned exhibition of authentic movie memorabilia will open on Wednesday July 19 in Peterborough Cathedral. PHOTO: Terry Harris
The Unofficial Galaxies exhibition opens to the public today (July 19) and includes over 120 items including a life-size Land speeder bought from London’s Elstree Studios, a diverse collection of rare Star Wars toys and many other highly prized exhibits.
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Star Wars Cosplay at the cathedral. The Unofficial Galaxies Exhibition The privately owned exhibition of authentic movie memorabilia will open on Wednesday July 19 in Peterborough Cathedral. PHOTO: Terry Harris
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Star Wars Cosplay at the cathedral. The Unofficial Galaxies Exhibition The privately owned exhibition of authentic movie memorabilia will open on Wednesday July 19 in Peterborough Cathedral. PHOTO: Terry Harris
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Star Wars Cosplay at the cathedral. The Unofficial Galaxies Exhibition The privately owned exhibition of authentic movie memorabilia will open on Wednesday July 19 in Peterborough Cathedral. PHOTO: Terry Harris
The East Midlands Garrison, a professional Cosplay group, were present yesterday, raising money for a local cancer charity.
They included more than a dozen characters in full costume to create a real spectacle.
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Star Wars Cosplay at the cathedral. The Unofficial Galaxies Exhibition The privately owned exhibition of authentic movie memorabilia will open on Wednesday July 19 in Peterborough Cathedral. PHOTO: Terry Harris
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Star Wars Cosplay at the cathedral. The Unofficial Galaxies Exhibition The privately owned exhibition of authentic movie memorabilia will open on Wednesday July 19 in Peterborough Cathedral. PHOTO: Terry Harris
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Star Wars Cosplay at the cathedral. The Unofficial Galaxies Exhibition The privately owned exhibition of authentic movie memorabilia will open on Wednesday July 19 in Peterborough Cathedral. PHOTO: Terry Harris
“Let’s face it, where else would you see a Stormtrooper in a Cathedral,” said a cathedral spokesperson.
There will be several quiet sessions during our Unofficial Galaxies exhibition for those with additional needs.
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Star Wars Cosplay at the cathedral. The Unofficial Galaxies Exhibition The privately owned exhibition of authentic movie memorabilia will open on Wednesday July 19 in Peterborough Cathedral. PHOTO: Terry Harris
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Star Wars Cosplay at the cathedral. The Unofficial Galaxies Exhibition The privately owned exhibition of authentic movie memorabilia will open on Wednesday July 19 in Peterborough Cathedral. PHOTO: Terry Harris
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Star Wars Cosplay at the cathedral. The Unofficial Galaxies Exhibition The privately owned exhibition of authentic movie memorabilia will open on Wednesday July 19 in Peterborough Cathedral. PHOTO: Terry Harris
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Star Wars Cosplay at the cathedral. The Unofficial Galaxies Exhibition The privately owned exhibition of authentic movie memorabilia will open on Wednesday July 19 in Peterborough Cathedral. PHOTO: Terry Harris
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Star Wars Cosplay at the cathedral. The Unofficial Galaxies Exhibition The privately owned exhibition of authentic movie memorabilia will open on Wednesday July 19 in Peterborough Cathedral. PHOTO: Terry Harris
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Star Wars Cosplay at the cathedral. The Unofficial Galaxies Exhibition The privately owned exhibition of authentic movie memorabilia will open on Wednesday July 19 in Peterborough Cathedral. PHOTO: Terry Harris
During these sessions, the music will be turned off and the lighting adjusted.
Please book via the website: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/unofficialgalaxies
General admission tickets are £10 for adults, £6 for children/students and a family ticket for £30.