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Ancient Churches for Beginners, Vintage booklet from about 1967, that's when I bought it in the UK. Drawing of Anglo-Saxon church at Worth, Sussex.
The north aisle has stencilling on a blue ground, visible on the left. In the centre is the Lady Chapel altar and pulpit (both carved by Thomas Roddis).
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A great place for architectural styles, there are large easily identifiable chunks in Norman, Early English, Gothic and Late Gothic styles, some Tudor memorials, some 15 and 17 century woodcarving, and an interesting Art Deco inner door dating from 1921. Bosbury is in Herefordshire, UK.
Doncaster, located in South Yorkshire, has a long and fascinating history that stretches back to Roman times. It was originally established as a Roman fort called Danum around the 1st century AD. The fort was strategically placed along the Roman road known as Ermine Street, which linked London with York. This location made Doncaster an important point for trade and military movements during the Roman occupation of Britain.
As time progressed and the Romans left, the settlement gradually evolved. In the medieval period, Doncaster grew in prominence, particularly due to its position as a market town. Religion played a central role in the town’s development, and churches became focal points for the community. The most notable of these is Doncaster Minster.
The original parish church that stood on the site of today’s Minster was destroyed by a devastating fire in 1853. This fire not only gutted the church but also shocked the local population, who saw it as a profound cultural and spiritual loss. In response, plans were quickly made to rebuild, and the new church was designed by the renowned architect Sir George Gilbert Scott. The resulting structure, completed in 1858, is considered one of the finest examples of Victorian Gothic architecture in the country. Known officially as the Minster Church of St George, it is distinguished by its towering spire, intricate stonework, and beautifully restored organ, which was built by the famous German organ builder Edmund Schulze.
Beside the Minster, a striking remnant of Doncaster’s Roman past still stands—the remains of the Roman wall that once formed part of the fort of Danum. These ancient stones are thought to be part of the original fortifications, quietly marking the site’s military origins. The wall, though modest in appearance, is a powerful symbol of Doncaster’s continuity through time, linking the Roman foundations with the medieval church and its Victorian rebirth. Its presence beside the Minster highlights the layers of history that coexist in the city and offers a rare and tangible connection to its earliest beginnings.
Despite Doncaster's long history and regional importance, it wasn’t until 2022 that the town was granted official city status. This recognition came as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, marking seventy years of her reign. The new status reflected Doncaster’s growth, its historic significance, and its contributions to the cultural and economic life of South Yorkshire and the wider UK.
Today, Doncaster blends its rich past with modern development, and the Minster continues to serve as a spiritual and architectural landmark, connecting the city’s Roman roots and medieval heritage with its 21st-century identity.
Village Pushkino, Kalininskiy Raion, Tver Oblast, Russia
Compare with 2009 photos, which also show a tilted cross: www.flickr.com/photos/12535240@N05/3979183122/ ; www.flickr.com/photos/12535240@N05/3979192610/in/album-72...
Perhaps, the present cross is the same one and the tilt has become an enduring feature
The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Radnage, Buckinghamshire. The church was built largely in the thirteenth century in the early English style, probably by the Knights Templar who were granted Radnage Manor by King John in 1215 - Radnage, 06 September 2010
St James Catholic Church, Gonzales
417 N College St, Gonzales, Texas, US
Roman Catholic Parish Church, Diocese of San Antonio
1961 – Built
The interior of the Basilica of St. Mary following a "Corpus Christi procession" on the "Solemnity and Most Sacred Body and Blood of Christ" running from St. Thomas Law School in downtown Minneapolis to the Basilica of St. Mary.