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
A glorious window at Great Ryburgh, near Fakenham, was ready for dedication on Remembrance Sunday. . . but the service was cancelled. The covid-19 pandemic put paid to St Andrew’s Church service but it looks absolutely splendid, said churchwarden Anne … Continued
Christmas has come early for one Norfolk round-tower church – thanks to the Royal Mail. A nativity scene from St Andrew’s Church, East Lexham, features as one of six Christmas stamps, which were issued on November 3. By December 18 … Continued
A long-standing member, Shirley Howell, has died aged 84 and left her books to benefit the Society. She transcribed parish registers of the former round tower church of St Paul’s, Norwich. In The Round Tower (March 2001), she said that it … Continued
A boost for a Suffolk round tower church has been announced. All Saints, South Elmham, has received £8,740 from the Churches Conservation Trust. It will enable structural investigations to be carried out and also repairs to masonry to stabilise the … Continued
Two vintage photographs of the round tower church at Sidestrand have been identified as the ruins of the original St Michael. Dating from around 120 years ago, it is possible that they were taken by an enthusiastic photographer and local … Continued
A supporter of round tower churches has won a second certificate from the Prince of Wales. Mary Truman was presented with her award by the Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Rev Graham Usher in mid-October. She was also given £1,000 … Continued
Historic England has added 10 churches in Norfolk to its latest “At Risk Register” but removed seven sites. Two round tower churches – All Saints, Runhall and St Mary, East Walton – no longer feature on the 2020 “At Risk” … Continued
A restoration of the east window of a north Norfolk church will feature a remarkable painting of an Anglo-Saxon sword pommel. Glazier Neil Forkes started restoring the window of St Andrew, Wickmere, near Aylsham, in August. It will take a … Continued