‘Quiet and respectful’ - Annual Good Friday walk of witness in Norfolk town

Members of North Walsham Churches' Together enjoyed the sunshine as they took part in the annual Good Friday walk of witness.

Dozens of people gathered at the Market Cross before a giant wooden crucifix was hoisted into the air and carried through the town centre in a recreation of the first Easter.

The Revd Rachael Dines, from the town's St Nicholas Church, said: 'As we walked around the town we were drawing public attention to the death of Jesus upon a cross. He gave His life for us. On Easter Day we will celebrate His resurrection but today we remember what it cost Him.

'It was a very respectful, quiet statement, not noisy, like some today. It's very reflective and a chance fur us and others to think about what Good Friday is all about.'

Church spokesman Sandy Topham added: 'Starting off from the Market Cross, the cross was carried round the town stopping at various places for a short passage from the Bible, which was read by members of the different churches. The walk finished at the Roman Catholic church where Father James Walsh said the final words.'

Most of the businesses in the town are closed today.