Burnham Thorpe, All Saints
Burnham Thorpe, All Saints Church, Norfolk.
The church retains many reminders of its early origins, including: its mainly Decorated chancel, its early 15th century tower & a 13th century four bay arcade. The church’s 19th century refurbishments include the replacement of the south aisle.
Nelson was born in the rectory (his father was the rector here) and following his death the Admiralty gave the church its lectern which is made out of timbers from HMS Victory. The church also contains a large and impressive brass dated 1420 in the floor of the chancel commemorating Sir William Calthorpe.
The church contains only one stained glass window which was made by S C Yarrington.
www.norfolkstainedglass.co.uk/Burnham_Thorpe/home.shtm
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All Saints' church is situated across the green from the village's pub (the first one to be called the Lord Nelson). The original building dates back to the 13th century. It was renovated in the l840s and was completely restored in time for the centenary of Trafalgar (1905).
The interior was lime washed in the late 1990s and is light, bright and airy. Most of the seating is on individual chairs. This lends itself to versatile usage. The capacity is approximately two hundred, plus seating in the choir stalls.
The acoustics and lay out make an excellent venue for concerts and visiting choirs, which in recent years have included the Norwich Cathedral Choir, the European Youth Chamber Orchestra, the Hatcham Orchestra and a performance of Haydn’s Nelson Mass.
www.burnhamsbenefice.org.uk/thorpe
Burnham Thorpe, All Saints
Burnham Thorpe, All Saints Church, Norfolk.
The church retains many reminders of its early origins, including: its mainly Decorated chancel, its early 15th century tower & a 13th century four bay arcade. The church’s 19th century refurbishments include the replacement of the south aisle.
Nelson was born in the rectory (his father was the rector here) and following his death the Admiralty gave the church its lectern which is made out of timbers from HMS Victory. The church also contains a large and impressive brass dated 1420 in the floor of the chancel commemorating Sir William Calthorpe.
The church contains only one stained glass window which was made by S C Yarrington.
www.norfolkstainedglass.co.uk/Burnham_Thorpe/home.shtm
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All Saints' church is situated across the green from the village's pub (the first one to be called the Lord Nelson). The original building dates back to the 13th century. It was renovated in the l840s and was completely restored in time for the centenary of Trafalgar (1905).
The interior was lime washed in the late 1990s and is light, bright and airy. Most of the seating is on individual chairs. This lends itself to versatile usage. The capacity is approximately two hundred, plus seating in the choir stalls.
The acoustics and lay out make an excellent venue for concerts and visiting choirs, which in recent years have included the Norwich Cathedral Choir, the European Youth Chamber Orchestra, the Hatcham Orchestra and a performance of Haydn’s Nelson Mass.
www.burnhamsbenefice.org.uk/thorpe