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450 years ago the first recorded use of sign language in England took place at a wedding in Leicester Cathedral. This was a true love story where Thomas Tilsye, who could neither hear nor speak, gave his wedding vows in sign to his beloved, Ursula Russel. Leicester Cathedral held a commemorative service on Sunday the 8th of February 2026 to honour the 450-year-old legacy. Reporter: Ben Jackson Producer: Andrew Fewster IMAGE: Getty Images Contributors: Reverend Canon Emma Davies, the Canon Precentor at Leicester Cathedral & Pam Sly from the Leicester Deaf Action Group If you want to know as soon as a new episode is available, make sure you subscribe to Secret Leicestershire on BBC Sounds and have push notifications turned on.
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