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In the 1930s Arthur Mee wrote a series of guides to Britain called The King's England and whilst researching for this work he realised that there were very few communities that had not suffered military fatalities in the First World War. He coined the term ‘Thankful villages' to describe them. Minting is one such village.

This rural church contains extensive wall paintings that were hidden from view until a bomb dropped nearby in World War II. The building also contains other treasures including a 12th century tub font, a two decker pulpit, a medieval rood screen and pews, graffiti from the 1600's and an altar rail from the 18th century. Come and see for yourself!

This tiny church is in fact the remnants of the original church of the village of Upleatham, northwest of Whitby.

Between the years 1270 and 1344, when the Isle of Man was under the dominion of the Scots, the church of St Andrew was built, as he is the patron saint of Scotland and from whom the name Andreas translates.

St Andrew’s church is located in the village of Bedingham. It is one of the largest round tower churches in Europe. The building dates from the 11th century.

St Andrew's church is located in Bramfield, a village in Suffolk about 3 miles south of Halesworth.

St Andrew's Church, the only Scottish church in Belgium, is characterised by its English neo-Gothic style. Built in 1925, the façade is signed "J. Waddell and T. Young / Glasgow / Walthère Michel / Architects". The church was built in memory of the Presbyterian soldiers who died in the First World War.

St Andrew’s church is located in Colney on the western outskirts of Norwich, close to the Norfolk an Norwich Hospital. It is pronounced “Cõ-ney”.

St Andrew’s Church is located in East Lexham, a Norfolk village about 8 miles north of Swaffham.

St Andrew’s church is located in Framingham Earl, a Norfolk village about 6 mile south-east of the City of Norwich.