I visited St Mary Magdaline Back in April 2021 and on that occasion it was not quits as misty but then this time it was December. If you click on the link it will take you to the first blog where the photos of the church and churchyard are much clearer than the foggy ones you will see here
North side with frost still on the ground
North again with war memorial
South west end showing the buttresses on the west end
This stone plinth sits between the buttresses after seeing the font inside I wondered if it was the old plinth from it
Chancel north wall which has herringbone pattern on it and is original
View of the herringbone pastern and what is though to be a lepers window
Old south doorway with even older arch above
Old south doorway with even older arch above
Old headstones
Same stonemason
It is an interesting churchyard to look around on the south side
The nave which has been reordered being cleared of most of the pews and now using more modern chairs. It makes it a very welcoming place
Chancel arch is a narrow Norman one
It opens up inside
Altar and east window
The altar
The altar cross with remembrance day poppy's
Main camera looking down the nave
Chancel looking at the altar and east window
The east window which is quite stunning to look at
You might have noticed the food, it was for a coffee morning and I was tempted to stay a little longer to taste some of what was on offer.
I wondered what this was all about, it reminded me of a bell tower support I have seen on some churches but there is a loft up there.
The organ to one side of the chancel arch
Pulpit and clerks desk
From the pulpit
Plaques at the back of the church
Bequest above the arch at the west end
The font which I think the old plinth stands outside
Memorials you can see in the church
This has to be the largest Royal Coat of arms I have come across
The leper window that has a door on it
The other windows in the church which have coloured glass in them
The Roll of Honour
Church banner
The keelers in front of the altar there are others around the church
At the back is a screen where there is a kitchen and access to the bell loft. You will find this bunting across the screen made by a couple of Ukrainian ladies who were housed in the village and stayed.
If I do not post a blog next weekend then may I wish you all a very Happy Christmas
15 comments:
Such a beautiful church, Billy. Merry Christmas to you!
What a really beautiful old church. I love the photos with the mist - looks like something out of a Dicken's novel!!! There are some lovely features to see. One of the nicest churches you have posted I think. Wishing you a Happy Christmas too.
Oh what a lovely church! I haven't been inside an old church in a very, very long time. Thank you for sharing your moments of joy with all of us.
Thank you for your faithfulness in recording these old churches. It was pleasing to see this place of worship and I'm sure it's well
used for prayer and weekly services. It looks welcoming. May you and your family enjoy a blessed Christmas. I look forward to seeing more blog posts from you early in the new year, weather permitting.
The fog adds a touch of mystery to these images!
Thank you for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2023/12/beaune-in-heart-of-burgundy-region-of.html
Yes nicer than I thought it would be
They came out better than I thought they would
I get to see them most times I visit churches
It does seem well looked after and supported
The mist worked on this occasion
So beautiful! I especially like the churchyard and those old headstones.
What a lovely old Church especially at Christmas time to go and celebrate the birth of Jesus during the holidays. Thanks for sharing with Pictorial Tuesday
I wished, I could visit this church one day. Thank you being part at
MosaicMonday
with this lovely post. Greetings by Heidrun
This is the first time I've seen that herringbone stonework! Of course, I haven't visited all that many churches in England. Is it unusual?
The church looks very nice in the mist! The arrangement of chairs does look very welcoming. The banner from the Ukrainian ladies really brings the whole thing up to date. It's nice to see the contrast of the modern with the very old.
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