Kemerton Worcestershire
Elaborate chancel rebuilt in 1847 by architect Richard Carpenter for rector Thomas Thorp, Archdeacon of Bristol whose effigy lies under the arch (although he is buried in the churchyard) , The rebuilding of the medieval church was highly controversial particularly as Rev Thorp supported the Oxford Movement and established a high-church tradition at Kemerton which is reflected in the furnishings he installed which included the painted reredos and canopy of honour over the altar. Services of choral Evensong and frequent Communions with surpliced choir followed.
In the east window by Thomas Willement, is St Stephen and on the left is St Alban, both Christian martyrs . After the rebuilding the dedication of the church was changed to St Alban, but this was opposed by the parishioners and after a lot of protests it was changed back to St Nicholas. - Church of St Nicholas Kemerton Worcestershire
Kemerton Worcestershire
Elaborate chancel rebuilt in 1847 by architect Richard Carpenter for rector Thomas Thorp, Archdeacon of Bristol whose effigy lies under the arch (although he is buried in the churchyard) , The rebuilding of the medieval church was highly controversial particularly as Rev Thorp supported the Oxford Movement and established a high-church tradition at Kemerton which is reflected in the furnishings he installed which included the painted reredos and canopy of honour over the altar. Services of choral Evensong and frequent Communions with surpliced choir followed.
In the east window by Thomas Willement, is St Stephen and on the left is St Alban, both Christian martyrs . After the rebuilding the dedication of the church was changed to St Alban, but this was opposed by the parishioners and after a lot of protests it was changed back to St Nicholas. - Church of St Nicholas Kemerton Worcestershire