A Teddy bear parachuting bonanza was even more popular than usual after it returned from a two-year absence. St Mary the Virgin’s round tower was the launch site for almost 200 Teddy Bears, which made the descent to raise funds … Continued
A bigger than expected attendance at the 47th annual meeting was welcomed by the chairman Stuart Bowell. Membership had risen despite the Covid-19 pandemic and cancellation of the society’s programme of visits and events. There were 478 members at March … Continued
A deliberate mistake? Apologies for causing some confusion in the latest fun quiz in the June edition of The Round Tower. In the list of round tower churches dedicated to St Peter, one image from a neighbouring south Norfolk parish … Continued
A warm welcome to our new members and the June 2021 edition of The Round Tower. The Society’s membership now stands at 478 – an increase of 12 on the end of year figure to March 2020. The Society has … Continued
A new website with a European focus on round tower churches has gone live. It details almost 230 churches and was created by a German enthusiast, Bernd Jatzwauk. He was became “hooked” on round tower churches after spending a holiday in … Continued
A “live” annual meeting will be held in the Waveney Valley on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Our venue will be in close proximity to a number of round tower churches. The idea is that this will give members attending an … Continued
A surprise legacy of £5,000 to support the work of the Society has been warmly welcomed. The late Diana Woodfield and her husband, Philip had spent many happy hours visiting churches especially in Norfolk. She told her family of her … Continued
Almost half the books left to the Society by the late Shirley Howell have been sold. If you like to reserve or buy any of the volumes, please contact Michael Pollitt. All 14 Claude Messent volumes have been sold. Please … Continued
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