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The Beryl Dean Textiles
Beryl Dean MBE ARCA 1911-2001 was an important innovator in the field of 20th- century ecclesiastical embroidery, as a practitioner, as...
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May 24, 20213 min read
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The Tavern Clock
The Tavern Clock was sent away for restoration and has now been returned. Why not visit the church to see this unique clock in full...
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May 24, 20211 min read
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The St. John and St. Nicholas Chapel
The St John and St Nicholas Chapel is linked to the sanctuary by Andrew Pyke's work. The furniture has been designed and made by Andrew...
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May 20, 20212 min read
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The Nave
For most of the life of this large, light and spacious church there were no seats of any sort within the main body—within the nave and...
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May 20, 20212 min read
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The Chancel and Sanctuary
The chancel and sanctuary apparently underwent various alterations between the commencement of the building of the church and its...
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May 20, 20211 min read
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The East End The Lady Chapel
The Lady Chapel, so called because it is dedicated to the Virgin Mary the mother of Jesus, is rich in furnishings and monuments. This...
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May 20, 20212 min read
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The South Aisle
The main entrance to the church is by the south door, through a porch, which originally had a room, above which was used for meetings and...
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Mar 30, 20212 min read
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The North Aisle
In the north aisle there is a reclining effigy. Very little is known about this person who appears to be a woman dressed in late medieval...
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Mar 30, 20212 min read
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The St Edward Chapel
The St Edward Chapel is small and crammed with wall monuments to a local family, the Probyns, and is often referred to as the 'Probyn...
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Mar 30, 20212 min read
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