South Dalton Church 1858
This photograph of the church in South Dalton is a bit of a joint effort . Mary took the original photo on her phone I just made a couple of slight adjustments to the shadows in Lightroom. The light was was very strong on this late December morning
St Mary's Church in South Dalton is not a particularly historic building . The church, in Early English style throughout, was begun in 1858 to replace an old medieval church located nearby. It stands high above a row of lovely Victorian almshouses.
The new church was built by JL Pearson under the patronage of Beaumont, 3rd Baron Hotham. Pearson must have been glad that his patron had deep pockets; to complete the church cost fully £25,000, a staggering sum for the time, when even a new central London church would have cost only £8,000.
For me the real attraction of this Victorian church is the magnificent spire rising 208 feet above the surrounding countryside .You can see it for miles around, and when the sun catches it, it can take your breath away.
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South Dalton Church 1858
This photograph of the church in South Dalton is a bit of a joint effort . Mary took the original photo on her phone I just made a couple of slight adjustments to the shadows in Lightroom. The light was was very strong on this late December morning
St Mary's Church in South Dalton is not a particularly historic building . The church, in Early English style throughout, was begun in 1858 to replace an old medieval church located nearby. It stands high above a row of lovely Victorian almshouses.
The new church was built by JL Pearson under the patronage of Beaumont, 3rd Baron Hotham. Pearson must have been glad that his patron had deep pockets; to complete the church cost fully £25,000, a staggering sum for the time, when even a new central London church would have cost only £8,000.
For me the real attraction of this Victorian church is the magnificent spire rising 208 feet above the surrounding countryside .You can see it for miles around, and when the sun catches it, it can take your breath away.
THANKS FOR YOUR VISIT TO MY STREAM.
I WOULD BE VERY GRATEFUL IF YOU COULD NOT FAVE A PHOTO
WITHOUT ALSO LEAVING A COMMENT .