Saturday 17 December 2022

St Giles Hampton Gay, Pt2

 

This week the Church Explorer returns to St Giles Hampton Gay on a return visit to see the inside of the church.

This time I approached the church from the village about 500 meters away as you can see the church stands on it's own in a field

Inside the church is very light

The altar

looking back towards the back

I used both Mirrorless camera and iphone for the photos

Closer view of the altar

Pulpit and the organ

Pulpit view

Balcony, I did think it was an organ in the centre but a closer look showed that not to be the case

Down at the altar as well

This is the memorial I showed through the window last week, it's a lot better when you see from nearby

Collage of the figures and inscriptions. They had two daughters but from the look one died as a youngster. The give away is the fact she is in repose in a skull

 
There are quite a few other memorials in the church as well

 
This looks like a bequest of money to the church

 
You can see some tombs in the floor


This memorial is another you can see

 
The coat of arms is to King George V


History on the church

 
A candle lamp on the wall with memorial under it
 

Not sure the age of the font

 
These wide angle view were taken with my mirrorless camera

 
This shows the memorial and the altar

 
Looking back to the balcony


Looking down from the balcony at the altar


One of the whole church


one from the back of the church


Collage of the pews


The beautifully simple altar cross and candle holders


I will leave you with this photo of the Christmas Tree 
As it is Christmas next weekend I will be taking a break till the new year where I will be doing my Reviews of this year
Till Next time I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year



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11 comments:

  1. William Kendall18 December 2022 at 03:06

    A fascinating interior.

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  2. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"18 December 2022 at 10:31

    Well worth gaining access to the little church, though the pews look as uncomfortable as any I've ever seen. The "organ" on the balcony is surely a barrel organ, isn't it?
    Wishing you a happy Christmas.

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  3. Ragged Robin19 December 2022 at 19:58

    An interesting interior - glad you were able to get inside this time. The memorial is spectacular. Lovely to see the Christmas Tree. I've been trying to find out if any local churches were holding Cmas Tree Festivals but had no success then I remembered one church but sadly I have missed it. Have a Happy Christmas.

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  4. Angie20 December 2022 at 04:51

    Billy - your perseverance paid off! Those pews look like they have been around for a while! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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  5. NCSue20 December 2022 at 19:57

    A very small church, but full of lovely details.
    Thanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2022/12/wishing-you-peace-on-earth-good-will.html

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  6. Peabea Scribbles21 December 2022 at 20:55

    Have seen so many lovely Churches through the year with your posts. Thanks for sharing your photography.

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  7. Lillian "sognafaret"21 December 2022 at 21:13

    Thank you for showing me this place

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  8. Sarah MumofThree World24 December 2022 at 07:05

    This is one of the most simple/ plain church interiors I've seen. That carving of the child lying down/ dead on the memorial is really horrible!

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  9. RachelSwirl24 December 2022 at 21:41

    Such beautiful snapshots. Thanks so much for sharing snapshots and linking up to #MySundaySnapshot in 2022.

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  10. Linda26 December 2022 at 02:58

    You captured some great light. I hope you had a lovely Christmas.

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  11. Yogi♪♪♪7 January 2023 at 04:03

    Wow, such a lot of history at what seems like a simple straightforward church.

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