Bob Davey (1929 to March, 2021) A forlorn, forgotten and derelict church in the heart of Norfolk was saved – thanks to a retired agricultural engineer Bob Davey, who has died aged 91. He restored St Mary the Virgin, Houghton-on-the-Hill, … Continued
Thatched roofs of two South Norfolk churches have been repaired in a £25,000 conservation project. The Churches Conservation Trust raised the funds for re-ridging the thatched roof at Hales and nearby Heckingham. Kate Roma, who is the CCT’s local community … Continued
An extension to a VAT tax “concession” until March 2022 has been warmly welcomed by church conservation charities. There have been growing fears that the 20-year VAT relief under the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme would end on March … Continued
Two dozen churches across Norfolk are sharing in almost half a million pounds of emergency Covid-19 funding. Historic England has awarded 24 grants to churches across the county worth £438,000 plus a further £110,190 in Suffolk. Four Norfolk round tower … Continued
An 11th century piece of Norman stone carving was a hidden surprise in a modern fireplace in a Mid-Norfolk house. Award-winning builder Kevin Baker had just started to take down a 1970s stone-built fire surround in a detached house at … Continued
Teresa Wiggin It is with great sadness that the death of Teresa Wiggin, the Society’s enthusiastic membership, is reported. Teresa, who was 74 and died on January 19, 2021 at St Elizabeth Hospice, had wide interests and belonged to many … Continued
A member of the society for almost half a century, Pauline Spelman, has died aged 88. She was also a committee member of the Society for seven years from 2010. Her late husband, Edgar, had joined the committee in 1994 … Continued
A charming video film featuring St Mary, Broomfield, has gone live on YouTube. Stephen Kuta and his family share their love of round tower churches and their latest, The History and Folklore of Broomfield Church, had its premiere on Friday, … Continued
A complete “whitewash” of a north Suffolk church has transformed the interior. For the first time in almost 70 years, the nave and chancel of St Margaret, Ilketshall, near Bungay, has been painted throughout. The Society gave £3,000 towards the … Continued
A restored east window in a north Norfolk church includes a painting of an Anglo-Saxon sword pommel. Glazier Neil Forkes finished the restoration at St Andrew, Wickmere, near Aylsham, in late October – in time for Remembrance Sunday on November … Continued