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Church of St Mary and St Radegund, Whitwell

The Church of St. Mary and St. Radegund, Whitwell is a parish church in the Church of England located in Whitwell on the Isle of Wight. History The church is medieval. The Church of St. Mary and St. Radegund in Whitwell is located on rising ground at the South end of the village and adjoins the rectory. Various parts of the church date back to different centuries. Various portions of the church were constructed in the 12th, 13th 15th and 16th centuries. However, the church has some more modern parts as well. The church consists of a nave which has a south aisle of three bays, a chancel with south aisle in alignment with the east wall, a western tower and a south porch. Looking at the church, it is evident that the original church did not have aisles, and had a narrow chancel, divided by an arch. A narrow south aisle was added in the 13th century which was later widened in the 16th century. When the church was originally formed, it was of two separate manorial chapels. The bells and clock were installed after the death of William Spindler who passed them on to the church, and is now buried in its graveyard. All the bells have the inscription "Cast by John Warner and Sons London 1889". In 2009 the bells underwent a refurbishment by Whitechapel Bell Foundry at a cost of more than £30,000. The refurbishment came along with the 120th anniversary of their installation in 1889. The refurbishment was commemorated in the well dressing celebrations that occur annually in the Summer. The churchyard also contains the Commonwealth war grave of a Hampshire Regiment soldier of World War I. On Monday 16 April 2007 Whitwell's Post Office re-opened inside the church's bell tower. Although other post offices have been relocated to new locations on the grounds of local churches, it was the first of its kind in the country to be located inside the church. The idea to locate the new post office inside the church came from the church's vicar, after no other suitable location was found. After the Post Office's relocation into the church proved a success, the island's Rural Community Council (RRC) stated they would like to see the model applied elsewhere where village amenities were under threat. Although the post office was also hoped to boost attendance numbers at Sunday church services, this did not happen, with average congregation size remaining at only 23. Organ The pipe organ dates from 1860 by the builder Bevington, but has undergone renovation and extension by Harrison and Harrison in 1899. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register. Gallery References
Church of St Mary of the Purification, Blidworth

The Church of St Mary of the Purification is a parish church of the Church of England in Blidworth, Nottinghamshire, dating from the 15th century. It is a Grade II* listed building. Building Only the west tower from the medieval (15th century) church survives. The rest was built in 1739 by Rhodes of Barlborough and 1839 by Colvin. It is of ashlar with a lead roof. The graveyard includes a 1963 model of the earlier church. The clock tower has two clocks, one facing West, the other East which would be visible to people approaching from either direction along Main Street. Organ The original pipe organ was dilapidated so in 2012 it was replaced by an electronic version made to fit within the existing carved cabinetry, to give an authentic appearance when viewed from the nave. A bespoke installation, the local parish director of music and the Rector Chori of Southwell Minster were consulted beforehand to conclude the specifications needed to achieve their desired sounds. Notable burials The church is reputed to be the burial place of Will Scarlet. The place is not known, but a piece of the earlier church serves as a memorial. Rocking Ceremony The Church of St Mary of the Purification is the only church that is known to continue to hold an annual Rocking Ceremony during which a baby boy, born nearest to Christmas Day and having married, Christian parents living in Blidworth, is "rocked" in a flower-decorated cradle on the Feast of the Purification of Mary, which is on the Sunday nearest to Candlemas. The ceremony is a symbolic enactment of the story from the Bible found in Luke's gospel, depicting the Presentation of Christ at a temple. It is thought to have started in the 13th century, but was banned from 1600. The custom was revived in 1842 by the vicar, John Lowndes but then fell out of use. It was revived again in 1922, and has been using the same cradle since then. All of the babies who have taken part in the Rocking Ceremonies have their names recorded upon a plaque at the rear of St Mary's Church with their full name and the year in which they were 'Rocked'. In 2010 a replica of a rocking cradle was sculpted by Morris Reddington to celebrate the custom. In 2012, Nottinghamshire County Council, after input from Blidworth Parish Council, provided a plaque telling the story to add to the sculpture's mounting-plinth. See also Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire Listed buildings in Blidworth Sources Pevsner, Nikolaus (1979). Nottinghamshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England). Harmondsworth, Middx. Penguin. ISBN 978-0300096361. External links
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Plumtree

The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Plumtree is a parish church in the Church of England in Plumtree, Nottinghamshire. The church is Grade I listed by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as it is a building of special architectural or historic interest. History The church is medieval but was heavily restored between 1873 and 1874, by George Frederick Bodley and Thomas Garner. The tower was rebuilt in 1906 by Percy Heylyn Currey. Stained glass in the east of the chancel is said to be by Burlison and Grylls. Clock The church had an early clock by Richard Roe in 1686. This was replaced in 1889 with a new clock by William Cope, the gift of William Eilliott Burnside. This was removed in 2009. See also Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire Listed buildings in Plumtree, Nottinghamshire References
Church of St Mary the Virgin and All Souls, Bulwell

The Church of St Mary the Virgin and All Souls, Bulwell is a parish church of the Church of England in Nottinghamshire, England. The church is Grade II listed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport as it is a building of special architectural or historic interest. History The church was built on the site of an earlier church, dating from possibly the 12th century. This church was badly damaged by a storm in 1843. It was constructed between 1849 and 1850 and the architect was Henry Isaac Stevens. The church was consecrated on 4 November 1850 by the Right Revd. Dr. Kaye, Bishop of Lincoln. The chancel was added in 1900 by William Arthur Heazell. The north chapel was added in 1946. List of Incumbents Organ A new organ was opened in 1852 by George Cooper, the assistant organist of St Paul's Cathedral. The current pipe organ dates from 1872 by Forster and Andrews. In 1899 a new organ chamber was built to house the organ and move it from its location in the north transept. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register. List of Organists & Choirmasters Bells The tower contains eight bells all by John Taylor and Company of Loughborough dating from 1919/20 and 1860. Clock The 90-year-old clock was replaced by a new one by G. & F. Cope with an all-electric mechanism in 1949. Sources External links See St Mary's Church on Google Street View
Church of St Michael and All Angels, Averham

The Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Averham is a parish church in the Church of England in Averham, Nottinghamshire. The church is Grade I listed by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as a building of outstanding architectural or historic interest. Parish structure The Church of St. Michael and All Angels is part of a joint parish which includes the churches of St. Wilfrid's Church, Kelham, St. Wilfrid's Church, North Muskham and St. Wilfrid's Church, South Muskham. Description The style of masonry in parts of the tower, nave and chancel prove that the structure is of Norman date though the tower arch is later. Also added later were the buttresses and pinnacles of the tower and the south porch (containing letters and shields referring to Sir Thomas Sutton, died 1525, and his wife). There is a fine east window in the chancel and the screen is simple early Perpendicular. The north window contains some fragments of glass found in Kelham Hall and put together by Frederick Heathcote Sutton, rector of St. Helen's Church, Brant Broughton in Lincolnshire. Additionally, there is some late Victorian stained glass by Heaton, Butler and Bayne. There is a wall monument to Robert Sutton, 1st Baron Lexinton who died in 1668. There are also two medieval memorials, a foliated cross and an effigy of a layman (poorly preserved). The church was the site of inspiration for the fourth movement of T.S Eliot's poem Burnt Norton, part of his Four Quartets. See also Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire Listed buildings in Averham References Sources The Buildings of England, Nottinghamshire. Nikolaus Pevsner
Church of St Michael and All Angels, Bramcote

The Church of St Michael and All Angels, Bramcote is an Anglican parish church in Bramcote, Broxtowe, Nottinghamshire, England. History and description St Michael and All Angels Parish Church, Bramcote was opened on 12 December 1861, replacing the previous Parish Church of Bramcote, the tower of which still remains. The new church was designed by the architect John Johnson. The spire of the church is 130 feet high and underwent major repairs in 2011 – the church's 150th anniversary year. The 13th-century font from the old church was transferred to the new one in 1861. The church is Grade II listed by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as a building of special architectural or historic interest. See also Listed buildings in Bramcote Sources The Buildings of England, Nottinghamshire, 1951. Nikolaus Pevsner External links Official website
Church of St Michael and All Angels, Underwood

The Church of St Michael and All Angels, Underwood is a parish church in the Church of England in Underwood, Nottinghamshire. The church is Grade II listed by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as it is a building of special architectural or historic interest. History The church was commissioned by Francis Cowper, 7th Earl Cowper and built in 1890. The architect was J. A. Chatwin of Birmingham. Current parish status It is in a group of parishes which includes: Church of St Mary, Eastwood Church of St James the Great, Brinsley Church of St Michael and All Angels, Underwood The Clergy list of the church: 1861–1867: Edward Cayley 1867–1874: John Dawson Gibson 1874–1880: Charles Edward Thornes Roberts 1881–1918: Percival Page 1918–1919: H B Edwards 1920–1924: George William Ready 1924–1926: F L Farmer 1926–1935: L C Rowan-Robinson 1935–1948: Fred John Starmer 1949–1957: J H Newbury 1957–1962: Cyril Vincent Miles 1963–1967: John Bernardi 1967–1982: William G E Porter 1982–1987: Lance Clark 1987–1994: David L Harper 1995–2002: Faith Cully 2003–2009: Robert Murray 2009–present: David Stevenson See also Listed buildings in Selston Sources
Church of St Michael the Archangel, Shalfleet

The Church of St. Michael the Archangel, Shalfleet is a parish church in the Church of England located in Shalfleet, Isle of Wight. History The church is medieval. The dedication to St. Michael was made in 1964 as the previous dedication had been lost. It has a tower that was built in 1070. It originally had no ground level door, and the entrance was through a door on the roof. Parishioners had to access the room by climbing a ladder. The walls of the church are five feet thick and it was a refuge for residents during attacks by the French who had sailed up Newtown Creek. A "3 pound" parish gun which was inscribed 'Schawflet' was kept in the tower until 1779. The church had a steeple that was added around 1800, but the steeple was determined to be unstable and it was removed in 1912. The money for the steeple was raised by selling the parish gun and the church bells. This resulted in a local rhyme: "Shalfleet poor and simple people Sold their bells to build a steeple." In 1889 the plaster was removed from ceiling and walls—the latter a questionable proceeding—the tower arch unblocked, a new door cut through the north face and the east window of the aisle reconstructed. The church is fortunate in having escaped late additions and thus remaining an excellent example, with the exception of the tower, of late 13th-century work. The entry is by the north door, bearing the date 1754 on its inner face, through the 12th-century opening with its primitive carved tympanum. The north wall is practically modern work, partly rebuilt on the old foundation and of the same thickness in 1812, when wooden mullioned windows with brick reveals took the place of what may have been 15th-century lights. The insertion of the wide arch in the 13th century, practically cutting away the whole eastern face of the tower at this stage, has resulted in a serious subsidence to the north and east, with a corresponding contortion of the arch. When this was blocked as a precautionary measure there is nothing to show, but its opening in 1889 and the cutting of a door in the northern face of the tower was an unwise and risky proceeding, probably resulting in the serious crack in the upper part of the north-east angle. A noticeable feature in the church is that the floor slopes down gradually to the east end without a break at the chancel arch. The two bells in the tower are inscribed 'May all whom I shall summon to the grave, The ransom of a well-spent life receive. Thos. Way, James Street, Churchwardens, 1815. T. Mears of London fecit.' The smaller bell has only the names of the churchwardens, J. Jolliffe and J. Cooper, and the date 1807. The churchyard contains the Commonwealth war grave of a World War II officer of the Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment. References
Church of St Monica, Bootle

St. Monica's is a Roman Catholic parish church in Bootle, Merseyside. The church building was designed by the architect F. X. Velarde. Construction was started in 1930 and completed in 1936, and the church was dedicated by Archbishop Richard Downey on 4 October that year. It is a brick structure with a green glaze pantile roof, and is a Grade I listed building. The church is inspired by German churches of the 1930s. Three sculptures of angels were sculpted by H. Tyson Smith. Other sculptures include winged creatures. The current priest is Father Ged Callacher who has been at the church since 2019 after he succeeded Father Pat Sexton. See also Listed buildings in Bootle List of works by F. X. Velarde References External links Media related to Church of St. Monica, Bootle at Wikimedia Commons Parish Home Page Picture and description from English Heritage
Igreja de Santa Mónica (Bootle)

A Igreja de Santa Mónica é uma igreja paroquial católica romana em Bootle, Merseyside. O prédio da igreja foi projetado pelo arquiteto FX Velarde . A construção foi iniciada em 1930 e concluída em 1936, e a igreja foi inaugurada pelo arcebispo Richard Downey em 4 de outubro daquele ano. É uma estrutura de tijolos com telhado de tela esmaltada verde e é um edifício listado como Grau I. A igreja é inspirada nas igrejas alemãs da década de 1930. Três esculturas de anjos foram esculpidas por H. Tyson Smith. Outras esculturas incluem criaturas aladas. Referências
Church of St Nicholas in Castro, Carisbrooke

The Church of St Nicholas in Castro, Carisbrooke is a parish church in the Church of England located in Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight. History The church is the chapel (in Castro) of Carisbrooke Castle. The chapel is located next to the main gate of the castle. In 1904 the chapel of St Nicholas in the castle was reopened and re-consecrated, having been rebuilt as a national memorial of King Charles I. The chapel is home to the Isle of Wight County War Memorial, which was designed by local architect, Percy Stone (1856–1934). Church status The church is grouped with St Mary's Church, Carisbrooke. Organ The church has a two manual organ dating from 1908 by Bevington. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register. References External links Media related to Carisbrooke Castle chapel at Wikimedia Commons
St Peter's Church, Langford Budville

The Church of St. Peter in Langford Budville, Somerset, England dates from the 15th century and has been designated as a Grade I listed building. The red sandstone church has the capacity for about 150 people, including the north aisle which was added in 1866 to accommodate worshippers from Binden House. The tower was added in 1509 and the south aisle soon afterwards. The church was restored in 1846 and the north aisle added in 1866. The vestry and organ chamber were added in 1873. The tower holds five bells which were re-hung as part of the refurbishment in the 1990s, which also included repairs to the roof and stonework. There is a War Memorial in the form of a brass plaque. Until 1863 Langford Budville was a chapelry of Milverton, and in 1930 Runnington was united with the benefice. The parish is within the Wellington and district benefice which is part of the Tone deanery. See also Grade I listed buildings in Taunton Deane List of Somerset towers List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells Media related to St Peter's Church, Langford Budville at Wikimedia Commons References
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Hucknall

The Church of St Peter and St Paul, Hucknall is a parish church in the Church of England in the Westville suburb of Hucknall, Nottinghamshire. History The church was built in 1956 and further extended in 1985. It is a hexagonal-shaped building. It has a total immersion baptistery. Current parish status It is in a group of parishes which includes: Church of St John the Evangelist, Butler's Hill Church of St Mary Magdalene, Hucknall Church of St Peter and St Paul Sources
Church of St Thomas, Dudley

The Church of Saint Thomas is a Grade II* listed Church of England Anglican parish church in Dudley in the West Midlands County of England. Known locally as 'Top Church', as opposed to the 'Bottom Church' of St. Edmund's, it was originally established in the 12th century, when it was dedicated to Thomas Becket who had been murdered a few years before. The church is mentioned in a Papal Declaration of 1182, which granted it to the nearby Priory of St. James. At some point in its history, the church's dedication changed to the Apostle St Thomas. The current building dates from the 19th century. It was rebuilt in 1815 under an act of parliament after the existing building was declared unsafe, for a cost of £12,650. On 7 September 1940, the Luftwaffe dropped a bomb opposite the front of the church, blowing out most of the windows and leaving shrapnel damage which is still evident. The church is in the Anglican Diocese of Worcester, despite the town of Dudley being transferred into the county of Staffordshire in 1966, and later the West Midlands county upon its creation in 1974. The church's original parish, Dudley St. Thomas, was abolished in 1969 to form the current Dudley St. Thomas & St. Luke Ecclesiastical Parish. The church building was granted Grade II* listed status in 1949. References
Église Sainte-Walburge de Preston

L'église Sainte-Walburge (anglais : St Walburge's Church) est un édifice religieux catholique situé dans la ville de Preston, dans le centre-ouest du Royaume-Uni (Lancashire). Sa flèche est la cinquième plus haute des édifices religieux du Royaume-Uni et la plus haute en dehors des cathédrales. Elle est classée dans le National Heritage List for England. Historique La construction dans un style Néogothique a commencé en 1850 et s'est terminée en 1873 selon les plans de Joseph Hansom Dimensions Les dimensions de l'édifice sont les suivantes : Hauteur sous plafond : 25 m Longueur : 50,3 m Hauteur de la tour : 94 m Largeur : 16,8 m Diamètre de la rose de la façade : 7 m Notes et références Liens externes Site officiel Ressources relatives à l'architecture : National Heritage List for England Structurae Portail de l’architecture chrétienne Portail du catholicisme Portail de l’Angleterre Portail des monuments classés au Royaume-Uni
Церковь Святой Вальбурги (Престон)

Церковь Святой Вальбурги — римско-католический храм в Престоне, графство Ланкашир, Англия. Расположена в северо-западной части центра города, на Уэстон-стрит. Построена в середине XIX века в неоготическом стиле по проекту архитектора Джозефа Хэнсома. Известна высоким шпилем, третьим по высоте в Англии (после Нориджского собора и собора в Солсбери) и первым по высоте среди английских приходских церквей. Памятник исторического наследия Англии. В середине XIX века в Англии был снят запрет на проведение католических обрядов, и католическая церковь стала возрождаться. Расцвет текстильного производства в Ланкашире позволил католической общине заложить большой интересный храм. В 1847 году было принято решение, в 1850 — начато строительство, а 3 августа 1854 года состоялось открытие новой церкви. Церковь Святой Вальбурги называют «архитектурной жемчужиной северо-запада Англии». Джозеф Хэнсом гармонично и творчески воссоздал традиционный готический облик храма с высокой деревянной крышей и сильно выступающими контрфорсами. Западный фасад из красного песчаника украшен розой диаметром 7 метров почти во всю ширину нефа. Роза и большие окна в боковых фасадах дают единому четырнадцатипролётному объёму массу света. Колокольня церкви высотой 94 метра оснащена колоколом весом в 1.5 тонны, самым тяжёлым в Ланкашире. Поскольку летом на колокольне гнездятся птицы охраняемых видов, колокол звонит только зимой. Туристы могут подняться на колокольню по вечерам в выходные дни за небольшую плату. Ссылки National Heritage List for England, № 1207341. Church of St Walburge, Preston Harris, Penelope, «The Architectural Achievement of Joseph Aloysius Hansom (1803—1882), Designer of the Hansom Cab, Birmingham Town Hall and churches of the Catholic Revival», The Edwin Mellen Press, 2010, ISBN 0-7734-3851-3
Church of St Aldhelm and St Eadburgha, Broadway

The Church of St Aldhelm and St Eadburgha in Broadway, Somerset, England dates from the 13th century, and has been designated by English Heritage as a grade I listed building. The dedication is unusual. St Aldhelm (c. 639-25 May 709), was Abbot of Malmesbury Abbey, Bishop of Sherborne, Latin poet and Anglo-Saxon literature scholar, was born before the middle of the 7th century. According to the Historic England website, the other dedication is to St. Eadburh of Winchester, granddaughter of King Alfred. Most other churches dedicated to her are in the vicinity of Pershore Abbey, Worcestershire, where some of her remains were transferred after her death: a cult grew up around her veneration. The second dedication to St Eadburgha may be relatively modern: A Topographical Dictionary of England (1848) lists it as being dedicated to St. Aldelme (sic) only. Old English and Medieval spellings are found in various forms, and St. Eadburgha is probably not to be confused with Edburga of Bicester, an English saint from the 7th century and a daughter of King Penda of Mercia. There are thought to be only two churches dedicated to her, in Bicester and Stratton Audley, both in Oxfordshire. The church's isolated position away from the village is thought to be because of an outbreak of the plague. The churchyard cross is also from the 13th century. The church also still houses the original wooden bier used at funerals over a century ago. See also List of Grade I listed buildings in South Somerset List of towers in Somerset List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells References External links Media related to Church of St Aldhelm and St Eadburgha, Broadway at Wikimedia Commons