Wednesday 21 October 2020

St James Little Milton

 

This is a return visit To St James Little Milton for me as I have been here before many years ago but could only get photos of the outside. After visiting St Peter Great Haseley I found out that St James Little Milton was open. As I drove past it on my way home I decided to stop off and get a few photos of the church. I knew from the start the church was Victorian so was not expecting to see any older parts to the church that aside I thought it was worth stopping at. Only a couple of lines of history on Wikipedia:-

"The Church of England parish church of Saint James is a Gothic Revival building designed by John Hayward and built in 1844. Hayward also designed the west tower, which was added in 1861."

 

The the link at the beginning will show the exterior of the church and the small churchyard the photo above is a new photo from when I visited and looks across the churchyard

Inside I found the church quite airy and light

Looking down the nave to the chancel


Viewing into the chancel

In the chancel to the altar

Looking back towards the West end


Rather nice Pulpit

From the pulpit you see this view of the church


View of the West end and the stained glass window in it

You can see a lot of nice stained glass in the church

All of it of a different design

All of it showing different pictures of saints





Above the East window which is partly hidden by the altar screen.          On the left is a Royal coat of arms what is unusual is the fact it is of Queen Elizabeth II. First one I have seen.

The font which is near the entrance as you come in



Over on the South wall of the nave you can see the Roll of honour for Little Milton







The top plaque lists the fallen in the First World War  
The lower one the men who lost their lives in the Second World War


In one side of the chancel arch is the church banner 






On the North wall of the chancel beside the altar is a holy water stupe 

Either side of the altar you will see these beautiful candelabras

I will leave you with this cross with a heart behind that I spotted in the corner at the can of the church.
Till next time stay safe an have a peaceful weekend


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9 comments:

  1. Fun6024 October 2020 at 21:28

    How lovely to see the inside of this church. I have been disappointed these last few months when churches have been closed. Well done for going back to take some photos to share.

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    1. Billy Blue Eyes25 October 2020 at 10:18

      I have been trying to find out if they are open before going to them, more offten or not they are closed

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  2. Linda P25 October 2020 at 04:53

    I'm glad you could visit and see inside the church. It does look light and airy. I like the small details that show that the church is cared for such as the arrangements of flowers placed around. Beautiful stained glass windows and unusual candelabras at the altar. Thank you for sharing. Have a peaceful Sunday and week Bill.

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  3. Trekking with Becky25 October 2020 at 07:11

    What a charming little church! :)

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  4. Amy25 October 2020 at 19:52

    It looks like it's still in use and well looked after, nice to see a war memorial inside.

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    1. Billy Blue Eyes25 October 2020 at 21:16

      It is still used but I do not know how often, at least one service a month. Most churches have a Roll of Honour in them.

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  5. Linda26 October 2020 at 04:03

    Lovely church! It looks like a peaceful place to meditate or pray.

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