Very little history to this church other than it was built in 1846 and was designed in 13th century style by the architect R.C. Hussey. In fact I found more on Stoke Row Independent Chapel which I must go back & get some photos of. I have been here before but too no photos on that occasion and like then the church was locked this time.
The sign from school lane with the church behind.
On the left the view of the church from the entrance along the main road
Above the belltower and spire with the door to the bell loft at the base
The East end of the church with the round window, I'd be interested in seeing it from the inside
Looking over to the South side and a new extension which I don't remember from last time
Heading to the West end
Couple of views of the East end and the windows
This view is from over the hedge
looking along the churchyard on the North side
and along the West end of the church
The churchyard looking towards school lane on the east end
The war graves of Priveate Henry Webb and Edward Percy Evans
Rudolf Scholz was a member of the Free Czechoslovak Air Force, attached
to the RAF. His parents were pre-war refugees from the German Nazi
regime and had settled in Stoke Row
The war graves of
Private G Pitt and Gunner D.D. Stallwood
The path through the churchyard from School lane
Above I noticed this headstone which made me feel sad that a lad so young . On the left a couple of tombs at the west end of the church
Old forgotten headstones
A wooden cross rotting away sill showing the letters RIP, the persons name gone
I'll leave you with this view of the church from across the churchyard
May you have a Happy Weekend
6 comments:
Bill, a wonderful post. The military stones are very nice and I agree, sad to see memorials to such young people.
Feels very somber.
Hello Bill!
With great joy I admire the great English, old monasteries, churches and cemeteries.
This is what my eyes are watching this magnificent historical monuments.
Thank you that I can see.
Have a good Sunday, Bill :)
Great shots
Built in 1846 and very little history don't seem to go together well Bill. From the sign out front in the first shot it looks like St John's is still being used, it's a wonder they don't look after the graveyard better. I would love to see the round window from inside also, you'll definitely have to go back ☺
Impressive masonry! That's a sad cemetery, in a couple of ways.
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