![]() "I couldn't believe that little old me, from Eyam in Derbyshire, had been chosen to be here today. I promised I would bring them all here with me in my heart."Īsked about how she found she had been nominated, Mrs Plant said: "I sat and cried for half an hour. Eyam is famous for its isolation during the 17th century plague outbreak. Joan Plant, 76, travelled from the village of Eyam in Derbyshire, for Thursday's service. One of the recipients of the Maundy Money said she could not believe "little old me" had been selected to be at York Minster for the ceremony. The Archbishop met the King and Queen Consort at the door and gave a blessing at the end of the service. The Archbishop of York, the Most Rev Stephen Cottrell presided over the service, which concluded with the national anthem and a blessing. The couple signed the visitors' book before they left and posed for photographs on the minster steps. In the red purse, there are two commemorative coins, representing clothing and food. The coins are currently valued at £74, however, they are expected to soar in value over time. Inside the white purse, a collection of specially minted silver Maundy coins with the same value as the King’s age. The pieces are especially minted and are usually given to worshippers over the age of 70 nominated by their local dioceses for their contributions to the community and the Church.Įach recipient received two purses from the King, one white and one red.
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