West Lindsey Churches Festival, Lincolnshire: Exhibition

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Barlings - St Edwards

J Hannan-Briggs, St Edward, Barlings, CC BY-SA 2.0

This pretty church, once part of the Abbey of Barlings, has been the centre of quiet worship for 900 years. The church has Norman and 14th Century western parts, and the Eastern end is Victorian renovation. A group of worshippers of the Barlings group meets here monthly in this beautiful and peaceful spot. This, year, only our second as part of the Festival will see light refreshments available, alongside a small display of calligraphy, and a warm welcome for visitors.

Postcode: LN3 5DG

Open: 9th-10th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

Photo: J Hannan-Briggs, St Edward, Barlings CC BY-SA 2.0

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Willingham by Stow - St Helen

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There will be themed displays on the church and light refreshments will be served all day, including bacon and sausage baps up to lunchtime.

Postcode: DN21 5JY

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 11am - 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 by the local art group around the church, a mini cake stall and light refreshments.

Postcode: DN21 3RZ

Open: 16-17th 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

This is an updated description from the printed brochure, please take the webpage as correct.

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 Willson.

This year you are warmly invited to visit and enjoy the creative work of local artists and makers. Our theme is ‘Colour’.

Please see their website/Facebook for further details

holytrinitymessingham.co.uk

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Postcode: DN17 3SF

Open: 16-17h May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm

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

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Gainsborough United Reformed Church

Gainsborough United Reformed Church by Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity

The Church was built in 1897 as a memorial to John Robinson, pastor of the Mayflower Pilgrims.

We also hold a permanent Pilgrim exhibition in our Mayflower Room.

The two manual pipe organ built on 1903 by Forster and Andrews, is listed by the British Institute of Organ Studies as an instrument of national importance.

Meet our local authors and their works on display and some art exhibition from the local art class.

Enjoy some refreshments.

Postcode: DN21 2JR

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm.

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The church has its own website which can be visited here: Gainsborough United Reformed Church.

Gainsborough United Reformed Church by Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity

The Mayflower Room - Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

The two manual pipe organ built in 1903 by Forster and Andrews -

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Tealby - All Saints

Gary Brothwell, Tealby All Saints, CC BY-SA 2.0

All Saints is a beautiful Grade 1 listed church in a picturesque location with wonderful views over the Wolds. It is now 200 years since Joshua Gibbons, a Tealby papermaker, was collecting tunes and writing them into a small pocket-sized manuscript book. He was a proficient f iddle player and played at local balls, feasts and other events. We have live and recorded folk music from this special notebook. We also have interesting displays about the church, manuscript, and local papermaking.

Postcode: LN8 3XW

Open: 9th-10th May - Saturday 10am - 3.30pm • Sunday 12 noon - 3.30pm

Photo: Gary Brothwell, Tealby All Saints, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Brookenby - St Michael & All Angels

Brookenby - St Michael & All Angels by Ian S

No bell tower, no cemetery, but ample car parking space, heating and toilets. Not the typical Lincolnshire church. Brookenby Church has its home in a former accommodation block of the former RAF Binbrook. This is also home of the Angels Tearoom and Thrift shop, which is run by a group of enthusiastic volunteers. We are planning to hold an exhibition of local art work created by residents of Brookenby.

Postcode: LN8 6ER

Open: 9th-10th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 2pm

Photo: Ian S, Brookenby Church, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Gainsborough - St Thomas of Canterbury

Gainsborough - St Thomas of Canterbury - photo Angela Montague

The church is a short 5 min walk from Marshall’s Yard.

Built in 1866 in Cross Street, a small narrow street, the church is Grade II listed.

There is a WWI memorial and photographs of how the church has looked through time. There will be a period costume display.

The church has some stained glass and a good organ.

Refreshments include tea, coffee & cake.

North Street and Roseway car parks are also nearby.

Postcode: DN21 2AX,

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 9am - 5pm • Sunday 10.30am - 5pm

Photo: Gainsborough - St Thomas of Canterbury - Angela Montague

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Visit the church's own website here: St Thomas Gainsborough

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Stow Minster • St Mary

Stow Minster, Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

The internationally renowned cruciform Anglo-Saxon Minster Church of St Mary dates to 975 AD, with a Norman chancel completed c. 1150 AD.

Important features include Viking graffiti from 10th/11th century, 12th/13th century fresco of Thomas Beckett, and a 13th century font.

Visit our exhibition of paintings (and some photographs) of the church by local artists and photographers past and present that show the building and its people.

Enjoy the peace and quiet.

Visit stowminster.co.uk for more details and information.

Postcode: LN1 2DE

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 9am - 6pm • Sunday 9am - 6pm

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A 13th century font with no overtly Christian symbols.

Many 15th century pews with Victorian copies.

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Scampton • St John the Baptist

Scampton - Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity

At Scampton we are proud to recognise our past association with the RAF including two stained glass windows dedicated to all personnel from RAF Scampton and 617 Squadron.

By using our interactive screens explore the history of the service men buried in the graveyard. There will also be an exhibition of the Dambusters Raid.

Postcode: LN1 2SE

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm.

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Reepham • St Peter & St Pauls


Richard Croft, St.Peter & St.Paul's, Reepham, CC BY-SA 2.0

Reepham church dates back to the 12th century, but was substantially remodelled in the Victorian period.

More recently the nave and tower were reordered to add modern seating, a servery and toilet.

The themed exhibition will be memories of the village past.

A small sale of plants and a churchyard tour will be available.

Postcode: LN3 4DQ,

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 11am - 3.30pm

Photo: Richard Croft, St.Peter & St.Paul's, Reepham, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Newton on Trent • St Peter

Newton on Trent • St Peter
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With Saxon origins, the church was rebuilt as a traditional Norman church with a narrow nave and chancel with west tower. A north aisle was added during the Early English period when the Bishop of Lincoln gave it to the Gilbertine Priory of St Katherine without Lincoln. The influence of this connection can be seen in the quality of the aisle arcade capitals, two of which can be matched to a mason working on Lincoln Cathedral.

Postcode: LN1 2JS, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 14-15th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Morton • St Paul

Morton St Paul and its labyrinth

St Paul’s has ten windows designed by Edward Burne-Jones, who worked on them with William Morris.

The carpet in front of the altar is also of a William Morris design.

The font is of Frosterley marble and has a beautifully carved canopy.

The Augustus Gern organ was built in 1891 and the organ case is a fine piece of craftsmanship.

Do come and enjoy our theme of ‘An English Country Garden’ and delicious refreshments.

Postcode: DN21 3AD

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Interior photos by Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity.

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Langworth • St Hugh

Langworth, St Hugh Church, by Fr Chris Hewitt

Langworth, St Hugh Church, by Rev Penny Green

This 20th Century brick built church may appear plain externally but benefits internally from some splendid features transferred from an estate chapel at Walmsgate near Louth.

This interesting building is used regularly each month by a group of worshippers of the Barlings group.

Light refreshments will be available alongside a small art and calligraphy display.

Postcode: LN3 5BD.

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

1st Photo: Langworth, St Hugh Church, by Fr Chris Hewitt

2nd Photo: Langworth, St Hugh Church, by Rev Penny Green

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Kirton in Lindsey • St Andrew

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

Our 12th century church stands in an Anglo-Saxon town, with a chance to link your visit to the historic ‘Time Travellers’ Town Trail. Weather permitting, we shall offer tower tours, giving access to the bells, clock workings and spectacular views over Kirton Lindsey. View local archive material and church silver. Enjoy activities for children and families and flower displays on the ‘Time Travellers’ theme. Refreshments available all day, including delicious home-made soup at lunchtime.

Postcode: DN21 4PJ

Open: 16-17th 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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Kettlethorpe • St Peter & St Paul

St Peter & St Paul Church, Kettlethorpe by Ian S CC BY-SA 2.0

On this site Katherine Swynford, mistress of John of Gaunt lived and worshipped here. Come and find about their famous love affair and court scandal at the Katherine exhibition.

Also, an extensive display of artistic handcrafted kneelers and the famous restored French pulpit.

St Peter & St Paul’s church holds a service most Sundays always using The Book of Common Prayer.

Everyone of all ages welcome.

Postcode: LN1 2GZ

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

Photo: St Peter & St Paul Church, Kettlethorpe by Ian S CC BY-SA 2.0

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Grayingham • St Radegund

Grayingham • St Radegund - Photo by Ashley Taylor

Our new extension on the south side of the church is now finished – disabled toilet, servery and meeting room. Also a disabled entrance through the new extension. Food all day using local produce.

One of only five churches in the country dedicated to St Radegund. It originated from the 13th & 14th centuries but archaeologists found evidence of an Anglo Saxon Church. Parts were rebuilt in 1797 and at the beginning of the 20th century.

Display of ‘Weddings at Grayingham’ - dresses & photographs. Records from the Archives. Archaeological findings & photographs of our new build.

Play our Benjamin Flight organ.

Postcode: DN21 4ET

Open: 16-17h May, Saturday 9.30am - 4.30pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Glentham • St Peter & Our Lady

David Wright, Glentham Church, CC BY-SA 2.0

The church retains the original boxed pews, which are used to display hand embroidered kneelers. The pulpit and a nearby stained glass window are commissioned war memorials from WW1.

Postcode: LN8 2EP

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 10am-4pm • Sunday 10am-4pm.

Photo: David Wright, Glentham Church, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Display of kneelers (photo by Angela Montague)

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Gainsborough • All Saints

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A very different Georgian-style church with mediaeval tower and magnificent interior, with a fine copy of Da Vinci’s The Last Supper behind the altar. The organ is a three-manual Walker (1906). Beautiful stained-glass windows, 17th century marble font and memorial headstone of Richard Rollett, master sailmaker to Captain James Cook on HMS The Resolution. Guided visits to the mediaeval Bell Tower.

Postcode: DN21 2JR

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm

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