These pictures show lanterns cleverly created for Winchester Cathedral's annual lantern parade event. 

Crowds packed the cathedral on Friday, November 24 for the popular free event, before parading through the city. 

These pictures were captured by local photographer Russell Sach. 

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Third prize of chocolate went to twins Avelea and Rosie Smith, nine, for their turtle doves. 

Second prize went to the Webster family for their Angel of the Sea boat lantern. 

First prize went to the Bailey family for their man sheltering a dachshund dog lantern. 

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