The only reason for this church which I can find no history on is that it was built to service the Spa Village that sprung up in the area in Victorian times it replaced the more interesting church further outside the village. The church itself is reminiscent of many Victorian built churches some of which I find rather uninspiring, but as they say never judge a book by it's cover. The church was one of the last churches I need to visit in from the late Phill Jones website Churches of the Builth Wells Area
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The church from the road I parked along
The west end, the path takes you to a small church office
Going around to the east end
View of the east end from across the road
The north side looking west. There is no churchyard to look around as the cemetery is opposite the old church outside town
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As you come in the door
From the back
Chancel arch
Rood screen
Chancel
Altar & east window
East window
The Altar
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Altar cross
View back from the rood screen
Pulpit which I am glad to see is wood
Looking down to the rows of chairs which replaced the pews
Apart of the east window there are a couple more windows with some nice stained glass in them
This one has a Madonna and Child with a couple of angels on the sill
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Collage showing the angels and Madonna
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There are more angels on the screen around the altar, these are on one side
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Banners in the church, the top one shows the history surrounding the village
Font with cover
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I can only think this is a Victorian jug that is used for christenings, I've not see one like this before
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Rood cross
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I could not see a roll of Honour in the church only this memorial on the right. I've seen a few baptismal rolls this one has run out of space. The picture is of St David whicd seems out of place in a church called St James
I will leave you with the teddy and his friend who were looking after the church.
Till next time I wish you all a peaceful weekend
The sort of building which looks as though it serves its purpose admirably, without there being anything to get folks like you and me jumping up and down in excitement.
ReplyDeleteI think you sum it very nicley about how the church looks
DeleteFor me the exterior is more interesting than the interior but those banners are really rather lovely especially the one with the history of the village and who can fail to love a teddy bear :)
ReplyDeleteI feel a lot of Victorian churches are like that
DeleteI agree with you :)
DeleteI like the banners especially the one which shows the different scenes around the church. It gives a good sense of history, place and scenery just right for walking there. I hope you have a good Sunday and peaceful week.
ReplyDeleteThat was an imoressive banner and I like the was it shows the histroy of the village
DeleteAww, teddy! #WWOT
ReplyDeleteSuch plain walls! But they give it a light airy feel, quite pleasant!
ReplyDeleteThe ceiling is reminiscent of the hull of an old wooden ship. Very cool.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2023/09/some-capital-photos.html
Amazing work.
ReplyDeleteLove the ceiling and the stain glass windows are so beautiful.
I like the stonework used on this Church and the awesome ceilings. Always amazed at the workmanship in the Churches you share.
ReplyDeleteThe stone brickwork on the outside of the church is interesting, as is the wooden ceiling inside, but definitely not one of your most interesting churches!
ReplyDeleteThe brickwork is stunning in the sunshine - Thanks for sharing and for taking part in #MySundaySnapshot.
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