THE Archbishop of Canterbury took a break from his regular duties to judge a motorbike show during a visit to Hampshire.

The Custom and Classic Bike Show was held at Braishfield Social Club on Sunday, October 27.

The Archbishop, The Most Revd Justin Welby, attended as part of his visit to the Winchester Diocese, which lasted from Friday, October 25 to Sunday, to see initiatives run by churches and chaplaincies.

The Archbishop meeting with members of the public at the showThe Archbishop meeting with members of the public at the show (Image: Peter Nicholson)

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The event was organised by Rev Tom Benson, the vicar of Braishfield, who is a keen biker.

Dozens of bikers from across the area came to show off their bikes and meet with members of the community, with the Archbishop judging the entries to the motorbike show and awarding prizes.

Freelance photographer Peter Nicholson was at the event - a gallery of photos that he took at the event can be viewed by clicking the image at the of the article.