I expect this may have been seen before on this site. I was invited with my wife to a grand dinner at Lincoln Cathedral, Lincolnshire UK to celebrate the new High Sheriff. Found ourselves sitting in the main aisle in front of this lovely table. So hard that place mats were not required as no water, heat or wine stains would show , here is its story
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