St Mary
Wilsford, GB
A church at Wilsford is mentioned in Domesday Book, but the building dates to the 11th - 15th centuries, with a restoration in 1860 by Kirk and Parry.
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Wilsford, GB
A church at Wilsford is mentioned in Domesday Book, but the building dates to the 11th - 15th centuries, with a restoration in 1860 by Kirk and Parry.
Worsborough, GB
"Few churches in South Yorkshire contain more that may delay and interest the curious inquirer than this country chapel." So the great historian Joseph Hunter wrote of St Mary's Worsbrough in 1831. Is it true? Come and see for yourself.
Wargrave, GB
The church of St Mary the Virgin is located in the heart of the large village of Wargrave on Thames, and is beautifully situated beside Mill Green. It is the oldest (parts dating back to the 12th century) and biggest of the three churches in the parish.
Ottery St Mary, GB
This beautiful church has been hallowed by prayers of the faithful for nearly 700 years. It has many historic, beautiful and interesting features to discover. The name 'Oteri Sancte Marie' is first mentioned in 1242. The town takes its name from the River Otter and the fact that the town belonged to Rouen Cathedral. With its glorious church and picturesque buildings, Ottery St Mary has given inspiration to Coleridge, Thackeray and JK Rowling.
Beaumont, GB
Situated prominently in the heart of the village, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. St Mary's is the only church actually on the course of Hadrian's Wall. Originally constructed in the late 13th century using stone from Hadrian's wall it is built on the top of a Norman 'Motte and Bailey' and on the site of a Roman milecastle.
Eastling, GB
Eastling Church lies southeast of the main street in the centre of the village. The church is set back from the road and is surrounded by mature yew trees (one of which is more than 2,000 years old), with only the spire visible above them.
Capel y ffin, GB
St Mary The Virgin was built in 1762 on the site of a medieval place of worship and pilgrimage. Two headstones by Eric Gill can be found in the churchyard.
Manchester, GB
The Roman Catholic Church sought to tackle Manchester's deepest troubled area which lay between Deansgate and Albert Square. A church was built in 1794 in Mulberry Street on a site crowded in by intensive poor quality housing on land which had so recently been open meadow and grazing pasture.
Itchen Stoke, GB
A jewel inspired by the chapel of French kings.
Portsea, GB
St Mary's Church, Portsea stands on the oldest church site on Portsea Island, Hampshire, England, with a history stretching back to the 11th century. Archaeological research indicates that there was a church here in 650, although 1170 is the earliest date in recorded history.
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