An ancestor of one of the country’s influential poets, George Crabbe, was buried in the chancel of Blundeston church, writes Michael Pollitt. His great-grandfather, William Sydnor became patron of St Mary’s in 1587. When he died in 1613, aged three … Continued
A mystery water colour painting of a round tower church has been successfully identified by “art detective” Stuart Bowell. It has been given to the Society and offers are now invited for this charming painting. When the Society’s chairman received … Continued
Five churches have been awarded a total of £14,500 by the Round Tower Churches Society. The latest grants include at least £6,000 for St Andrew, Mutford, and also £2,000 for St Mary, Long Stratton, it was agreed at the latest … Continued
Membership has risen again in the first half of the year to a total of 486 – as 26 members joined the Society. Nick Wiggin, membership secretary, said that the six months to the end of September had seen a … Continued
A double ring of Norfolk bells Early risers may well have heard the bells of two Norfolk churches on BBC Radio 4 in September and early October. St Peter, Mancroft, has one of the oldest historic ringing towers in the … Continued
One of the guests at the Society’s latest annual general meeting was quickly recruited by membership secretary Nick Wiggin. Earlier the chairman Stuart Bowell had welcomed 30 members and guests to the meeting at Ilketshall St Andrew’s village hall on … Continued
A collection of paintings of round-tower churches by the late artist Warren Storey was dispersed across the region. His five daughters decided after his death in 2008 to present about three dozen paintings to the churches in the eastern counties. … Continued
An increase in subscriptions and donations has boosted the Round Tower Churches Society’s funds. In a report to members at the 47th annual meeting, Nik Chapman, treasurer, said that a modest surplus of £2,263 was made. The Society had made … Continued
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