This week we return to St Michael Cumnor where we look around the inside of the church. This was one of those churches that I really did not know where to start with my photo's but I did work through it getting as much detail as I could, this was why I did not link it into the blog last week. The amount of detail in the church is outstanding considering it is a village church. I would suggest you get a coffee and some cake while you look through
Over to the left you notice this elaborate tomb
which rather than an effigy you have brass , the depiction shows the Forster family
Looking back out of the chancel to the nave
The north aisle
which has an altar with with wood panelling behind
and a rather nice floral display
Looking down the nave towards the west end
And and some Poppy heads which are unusual to say the lest
and the dedication
There are a number of tombs in the floor, the one above may be a contain a vault underneath
Quite new in comparison to the last one
this one is quite worn from footfalls over it
As you come in the door the fist thing you see is this spiral staircase leading to the bell loft
Memorials from different eras
Another elaborate one
Floral display as you enter the chantry chapel
Framed brasses
The organ pipes the organ itself is behind the curtains
Roll of honour to the fallen from the village in WWI
You need to look under the organ for the roll from WWII which was built in their honour
Quite a few faces look at you from around the church
Memorial to Elizabeth Lady Thackeray I think her husband was awarded the Victoria Cross
Another view of the spiral satircase
The font which I passed on the way in
Sunlit detail on the font
The north door coming from the porch that was locked
I actually wonder what this is at he top of the door, something to hold it open or closed or clubbing you over the head
Flags beside the organ
View over to the south aisle from the chapel
Floral display with the east window behind
Marvelous details. The stained glass I am always drawn to.
ReplyDeleteThere is always some nice stained glass to see, some churches have nicer that others which really do stand out
DeleteThere is so much detail. I've only seen a few churches like that here, most are of wooden construction.
ReplyDeleteWooden ones here are very rare
DeleteGreat post! I love the artwork, especially Queen Elizabeth I.
ReplyDeleteLinkup problems are sometimes due to a specific browser or to security settings like blocking pop-ups or cookies.
Not sue but it is happening on the two browsers I use. Yes I liked the statue, not something you come across much in a church
DeleteA wonderful church with a beautiful interior and furnishings.
ReplyDeleteHugs and greetings, Billy.
Yes it was quite beautiful
DeleteWhat a beautiful church!And lovely shots.
ReplyDelete