27 October, 2011 St Marys illustrated


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St Marys illustrated

1765: Act for rebuilding the church

pre 1777: Church prior to the rebuilding

c.1820: following the rebuild.

On the wall at the east side there is a collection of the most marvellous graffiti - not the modern painted type but painstakingly engraved into the stone. Some examples are shown below.
St Maryrebuilding church act
St Mary pre 1777
St Mary c1820
CHURCH STREET St Marys grafitti 003
CHURCH STREET St Marys grafitti 004

Photos © Lynne Cleaver 2009

c.1900 following the rebuild of the tower

inner roof of the tower rebuilt at the expense of Mr Yatman, Highgrove
St Mary 1900s
CHURCH STREET St Mary interior 039

the West Door
CHURCH STREET St Mary doorway 001

North Ambulatory and two figures which were brought in from the churchyard in 1932 hence the weathered condition of them both. They are thought to represent wool staplers or sheepmasters.
CHURCH STREET St Mary interior 032
CHURCH STREET St Marys 010

A view of the church from the front showing the organ and the magnificent chandelier. The Box pews are still in use.
CHURCH STREET St Mary interior 033
CHURCH STREET St Mary interior 027
St Mary 2007 windows
CHURCH STREET St Mary interior 045

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