Today, original (1215) copies are held by the British Library, Salisbury Cathedral and Lincoln Cathedral.

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The 1215 Magna Carta is also inscribed on the MoW Register, through the British Library, Lincoln Cathedral and Salisbury Cathedral.

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Dorothy Fraser, 75, started the relay day just before 08:00 BST when she carried the flame through Minister Yard beside Lincoln Cathedral.

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More than 1, 300 people, including veterans of the raid Johnny Johnson and Les Munro, are expected to attend a service of commemoration at Lincoln Cathedral later.

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