Saturday 15 February 2020

Pishill Church




This was a church I had intended to visit at some time but as I was waiting to hear about another church and needed to visit one for this weeks blog I looked at the list and noticed Pishill on it's own and not far from where I lived to popped off to visit. The church is not dedicated to any saint just called Pishill Church. There is a full history in  the church which I took a photo of but for the bolg I went to Wikipedia
"The dedication of the Church of England parish church is unknown. It was originally an 11th-century Norman building but it was rebuilt in 1854. One of the stained glass windows was made in 1967 by John Piper and Patrick Reyntiens. For many years Piper lived less than 2 12 miles (4 km) away in Fawley Bottom, Buckinghamshire. The window depicts a sword, symbolic of the martyrdom of Paul the Apostle, with an open book in front of it to suggest that the pen is mightier than the sword."
The photos were taken with  both iPhone and DLSR






I walked in from the carpark which is over to the right of the above picture.
Left looking over towards the South side from across the churchyard





Another South side view from further along





The East end




Above the cote which holds a single bell.

Right the East end of the church

















Above the porch which had a seat in the corner












Inside you will find this left out for those who are walking past along the footpath to help themselves to a cup of tea or coffee






Have a piece if flapjack if you like and leave some money in the Honesty Box on top
Go inside and you will see this view down the nave





























From the head into the chancel






The altar screen at the back is a mural of the Lamb of God





Above the opposite way from the chancel.










These were taken with my DSLR







which I took without the tripod












 The stained glass window looks quite beautiful
























Left the pulpit which when you look from it will give you a view to the Nave
Along the North aisle called the Stoner aisle, Stoner Park is a few miles away























You can also see to the chancel.  Right the font in the nave





As you come in you will see this set of box pews with reflection from the stained glass shining on it























 In the chancel another window lights up the choir stall opposite
 The window above behind the pulpit lights the box pews























There is more stained glass to be seen, the right has window being at the North end of the Stoner Aisle, the one on the left is in the chancel

This one faces West from the Stoner aisle is one I love




 The beautiful windows from the chancel the left had one being by John Piper and Patrick Reyntiens.






Above another shot of the West window from the Stoner aisle taken with the DSLR.

Memorial to Rev George Mellish James Hall 





Near the font is the Roll of Honour
 With a pentecostal candle under





















 


Above left the lovely little organ Right and inscription over the entrance door


Right hand photo shows a view down the Stoner aisle towards the nave































On the floor you find a couple if memorial tiles one a tomb to Matthew Tinsley
By the altar are a few more tombs this one in the centre going under the altar table

These are to the left of the altar























Left a view along the pews in the aisle with right the vestry which is off a door in the chancel which I found open. Behind me is a nice little kitchen that the local congregation use


There were some beautiful floral displays in the church






















Display in a jug on the font and another on the floor

Looking at the first towards the Stoner aisle
another view with the chancel in the background





Outside I was taken with this headstone of Nadine




which is near a couple of older headstones




Over to the South West an extension to the churchyard which looked to be used of recent burials





 Sarah E.M.Handscomb and Mary Alice Fletcher had a carving of the Lamb of God depicted on the top of their headstone
Above I did like this angle beside the cross holding a lilly




























She stand among many other headstones at the West end of the church







There is on Commonwealth War Grave of Able Seaman W.A.Compton
 

Above near the church you can see these two old headstones


Right looking over the East end of the churchyard near the entrance












Along the footpath towards the west














From over the wall near the church I took a last photo
I will say goodbye for this week with another shot of those beautiful flowers 
Till Next time may you have a wonderful weekend

17 comments:

  1. You had lovely weather when you visited Pishill Church. The reflections on the pews caused by the light shining through the stained glass windows are wonderful. They are beautiful and the John Piper and Patrick Reyntiens windows are special. I also like the words over the door, the altar screen, organ and angel statues in the churchyard. It seems a welcoming place of worship. Wishing you a goodSunday and week ahead Bill.

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    1. I did like the church and was glad I visited it

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  2. Some churches seem to exude 'Welcome' and this looks like one of them. From the bench outside, to the flapjack and coffee inside, it seems to welcome the weary soul. It initially looks so plain and simple and yet it is packed with delights, especially all those beautiful windows. Another interesting trip. Thank you!

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  3. Lovely church Bill, right from the welcome at the front door and vases filled with fresh flowers you can feel this is a much loved and special church. Beautifully shown details as always 💜

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    1. It was, shame there not more like that, some are very dour

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  4. ...a lovely church, the interior is such a delight!

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  5. How nice to offer tea and coffee! Beautiful church.

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  6. Perhaps Simon Doe was a benefactor of the church and donated money? Btw I have to ask what is a flapjack?

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    1. Lot of benefactors in churches are not listed, Flapjack is a sweet oatbar, I get a recipe for you

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  7. Remember the flapjacks from my visit about 6 years ago. Great to see the photos.

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    1. Well I cannot say I was not tempted but I thought of my wife's cooking at home waiting

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