Much loved Southwark Cathedral cat Doorkins Magnificat laid to rest

Street cat made cathedral her home 12 years ago, capturing the hearts of clergy, congregation and tourists

She started out as a street cat, stealing scraps from market traders. Then, 12 years ago, the small tabby made her home in Southwark Cathedral where she reached celebrity status: meeting the Queen, starring in a children's book and having her own social media accounts.

The extraordinary journey of Doorkins Magnificat from mangy moggie to cherished feline ended on Wednesday, a month after her death, when a thanksgiving service was held under the cathedral's Gothic arches before she was laid to rest in the churchyard.