West Lindsey Churches Festival, Lincolnshire: Bell Ringing

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Brigg - St John the Evangelist

D H Wright on Flickr, Church of St. John, Brigg, CC BY 2.0

A Victorian Grade II listed church, built on the sight of the Chapel of Ease from 1699, completed and opened in 1843. Standing in the heart of the town with entrances off both Bigby Street on the south side and Wrawby Street pedestrian precinct on the north side. Hanging in the church is a History of the parish of Glandford Bridge written in 1902.

Incorporated into the stain glass windows over the altar are three well known Brigg landmarks.

Postcode: DN20 8EJ

Open: 17th - 18th May, Saturday 9.30am - 12noon • Sunday 9.30am - 3pm

Photo: D H Wright on Flickr, Church of St. John, Brigg, CC BY 2.0

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Keelby - St Bartholomew

Keelby - St Bartholomew

Keelby St Bartholomew by David Wright CC BY-SA 2.0

Our Grade I listed, 12th century church will be open and decorated.

A selection of archive records will be on display with photographs.

The hand written roll of honour was of interest to many in the past festivals.

There is a memorial to Pte Arthur Jackson who was killed in France in 1917.

The churchyard holds Commonwealth War Graves.

Refreshments will be served. An opportunity to chime the 3 bells. Art exhibition over the weekend.

Postcode: DN41 8EB

Open: 17-18th May - Saturday 10am-4pm • Sunday 12noon-4pm

Photo: Keelby St Bartholomew by David Wright CC BY-SA 2.0

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Willingham by Stow - St Helen

Willingham by Stow, St Helen by lincolnian on Flicker CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED

There will be information celebrating the role of St Helen’s Church within the local community and also a celebration of VE Day 80 years.

On Saturday 10th May there will be a sing-a-long and afternoon tea from 4pm to 6pm again celebrating VE Day.

There will be a themed display in the church and a concert on the Saturday evening.

Postcode: DN21 5JY

Open: 10-11th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 11am - 4pm

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Scotter - St Peter

Philip Halling, St Peter's Church Scotter, CC BY-SA 2.0

Our beautiful church has parts dating back to the 11th century, and unique 17th century ‘Ringers Rhymes’.

Bell ringers will be in attendance and giving demonstrations throughout the weekend.

The able bodied can climb the tower to view the bells and our 1848 James Harrison clock in its original case with notation and graffiti (small fee).

Please ring 07971026272 on the day for times of tower visits.

A display of Scotter churches past and present will be provided by Scotter Heritage Group.

Postcode: DN21 3RZ

Open: 10-11th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 11.30am - 4pm.

Photo: Philip Halling, St Peter's Church Scotter, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Messingham - Holy Trinity

Holy Trinity - Messingham by Richard Croft CC BY-SA 2.0

A Grade II* listed church, greatly restored in the early 19th century, including the installation of an extensive collection of medieval stained glass by Revd. H.V. Bayley working in collaboration with architect Edward Wilson.

Be a church explorer and enjoy our Family and Heritage Trails and related activities.

Short musical performances will take place throughout the weekend.

Please see their website/Facebook for further details

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Postcode: DN17 3SF

Open: 10-11th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm

Photo: Holy Trinity - Messingham by Richard Croft CC BY-SA 2.0

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Scothern - St Germain

Photo: J.Hannan-Briggs St Germain Church, Scothern CC BY-SA 2.0

Mentioned in Domesday Book, rebuilt over the years on land owned by Bardney Abbey between 1154 and 1536, who had the right to appoint the priest. Medieval tower with six bells, clock and font presented by the Ellison family. Three double stained glass windows and a medieval grave slab. Fine needlework examples include altar cloths, wall hangings and kneelers. War memorial. Themed exhibition - Village Hobbies and Pastimes, including displays and practical demonstrations.

Postcode: LN2 2UA (please note this is different to the brochure's postcode, which is not correct)

Open 10-11th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 11am - 4pm

Photo: J.Hannan-Briggs St Germain Church, Scothern CC BY-SA 2.0

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Kirkby cum Osgodby • St Andrew

Kirkby cum Osgodby • St Andrew by Ian S, CC BY-SA 2.0

St Andrew’s church serves both Kirkby and the adjoining village of Osgodby which has never had an Anglican church of its own. It was built by 1160 and the tower and chancel are both 13th century.

The nave was rebuilt in the 19th and 20th century.

An interesting feature is the East window which is crooked on one side. No-one knows why.

Postcode: LN8 3PE

Open: 17-18th May, Saturday 10am-4pm • Sunday 10am-4pm.

Photo: Kirkby cum Osgodby • St Andrew by Ian S, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Nettleham • All Saints

Nettleham All Saints - Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Dating from Saxon times we have many beautiful stained glass windows, including the Hayward East Window. Wall paintings and Bodley and Garner ceilings can be seen.

Beside the beck, we are a living, thriving church with many and varied activities, central to village life and a place for quiet contemplation and prayer.

Heritage and school input.

Sat 11am-11.45am - Lincoln Society of Recorder Players.

Sat 14pm-3pm - Quarter peel rung on the church bells.

Sun 14.30-15.30 - Songs of Praise - come and join our choir and sing your choice of favourite hymns.

There's more information available at https://www.asn.church/

Postcode: LN2 2PD

Open: 10-11th May, Saturday 10.30am - 4.30pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm.

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Nettleham All Saints Interior - Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Resurrected Christ among fields and burning stubble, by John Hayward, 1971

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Saxilby • St Botolph

Saxilby, St Botolph by Brian on Flickr CC BY-SA 2.0

Predominantly 14th/15th century, the building has fine examples of other architectural styles over a period of 900 years, including a late 10th/early 11th century grave cover fragment and a small Norman doorway.

Other things to discover include 14th century tomb chest supporting alabaster knight & lady figures, a fine Victorian William Hill organ, imposing 1935 Ninian Comper stained glass window and the pre-reformation ‘Saxilby (music) fragment’.

Visit the church's own website here http://www.saxilbyparishchurch.co.uk/

Postcode: LN1 2PE,

Open: 10-11h May, Saturday 10am - 5pm • Sunday 12noon - 5pm

Photo: Saxilby • St Botolph by Brian on Flickr CC BY-SA 2.0

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Kirton in Lindsey • St Andrew

Richard Croft, St.Andrew's church, Kirton-in-Lindsey, CC BY-SA 2.0

A 12th century church standing in an Anglo-Saxon town, this is an interesting visit. There will be tower tours giving access to the bells and spectacular views over Kirton.

We will have flower displays, archives, church silver and activities for children.

There’s a sponsored bike ride and refreshments, including lunch.

The overall theme is Heaven and Earth.

Postcode: DN21 4PJ

Open: 10-11th May, Saturday 10am - 4.30pm • Sunday 12.30pm - 4pm

Photo: Richard Croft, St.Andrew's church, Kirton-in-Lindsey, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Gainsborough • All Saints

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A very different Georgian-style church with medieval tower and magnificent interior, with a copy of Da Vinci’s The Last Supper behind the altar. The organ is a three-manual Walker (1906).

See also the beautiful stained glass, late 17th century marble font and memorial headstone of Richard Rollett, master sailmaker to Captain James Cook on HMS The Resolution, who died two hundred years ago in 1824. Guided visits into the Bell Tower.

Postcode: DN21 2JR

Open: 10-11th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm

Photo: Copyright Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity.

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Corringham • St Laurence

Corringham St Laurence - Copyright Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity

There has been a church on this site well over 1,000 years older than the British monarchy. It is 140 years since Bodley & Garner spread gold dust and beautified this Grade I church paid for by Mary Beckett. The parish registers will be made available.

Come and see the stone coffin found under the altar in 1883/84.

We shall have a churchyard tour weather permitting.

The refreshments and lunches are Michelin star quality!

A warm welcome awaits you.

Our church also has a beautifully restored Bodley Ceiling.

Postcode: DN21 5QY

Open: 10-11h May, Saturday 10.30am - 4pm • Sunday 10.30am - 4pm

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The Bodley Ceiling. Copyright Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity

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Market Rasen • St Thomas

Market Rasen St Thomas, copyright Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Welcome, we hope you find our parish church a place of peace as well as of interest. Christians have worshipped on this spot for over 900 years. Please pick up a church guide showing points of interest.

In the Lady Chapel which was added 1877 as an extension for further seating, the face of a Green Man can be seen on the corbel, this image of pagan origin adopted for the Christian tradition was used for medieval decoration.

Postcode: LN8 3HL,

Open: 11-12th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm

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Searby cum Owmby • St Nicholas

David Hitchborne, Searby cum Owmby • St Nicholas, CC BY-SA 2.0

Situated on The Viking Way, the 1830s St Nicholas is brick built, light and peaceful, with stained glass windows, east window was reclaimed from a church in Eton.

Late 1800s’ hand carved oak rood screen and oak pews each end having carved emblems depicting the apostles and tribes of Israel.

Belfry open to view the static bells rung from an ‘Ellacombe Apparatus’ and 1860s’ clock made and installed by Benson’s of London.

WWI memorial plaque. Organ dating 1895. Some Parish records.

Postcode: DN38 6BQ,

Open: 17th-18th May, Saturday 10am - 5pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

Photo: David Hitchborne, Searby cum Owmby • St Nicholas, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Great Limber • St Peter

St Peter's Church, Great Limber by Bill Henderson CC BY-SA 2.0

St Peter’s is a Grade I listed building is situated within the conservation area of Great Limber village. Attractive pond and village hall are close by.

The church was built in the 12th century with 13th, 14th, 16th and 19th additions.

The lych gate was built in 1912.

The tower has three bells dating from 1595. The chancel arch is crossed by a rood loft of recent construction.

Interior restoration is by William Butterfield in 1854-64.

Postcode: DN37 8JN

Open: 17th-18th May, Saturday 10am-4pm • Sunday 10am-4pm.

Photo: St Peter's Church, Great Limber by Bill Henderson CC BY-SA 2.0

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