When the Stone Rood screen was in place the congregation could not see the Clergy, so, near the top of the Chancel wall, below a round- topped Norman window, one can see a blocked-up opening, which wo ...
The only remaining evidence of the Whaplode St. Mary's Church band's existence in the 18th and 19th centuries is the the large 6 keyed Double Reed Bassoon, which used to hang in the South Ailse for ma ...
The original 15th century hammerbeam oak roof was once a magnificent architectural feature of the church, with splendid intricate carvings, and possibly some applications of gold leaf or similar decor ...
This is described as a creditable imitation of the original Norman font. Notably, it has a central cylinder of black stone surrounded by hexagonal panelled and fluted stonework, together with barley-t ...
This George III Coat of Arms was painted in 1773 by Bullard, and has the names of the Churchwardens of the day thereon. It was likely commissioned by the Governors of Uppingham School, who became the ...
This unique painting by Miss Mary Henrietta Dering Curtois (1854-1928) hangs on the wall of the North Transept of the Church and was presented by the Artist to St. Mary's in 1907. It is unusual in two ...
