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All Saints Holbeach POI: Chancel Area

Originally paid for by the Bishops of Lincoln and refurbished extensively from Victorian times onwards. As you enter the area look upwards and admire the Rood-beam put in place as a Memorial to those …

All Saints Holbeach POI: Clerestory Windows

It is possible that the intention was to fill all the Clerestory windows (above nave walls) with pictures of saints.…

All Saints Holbeach POI: The Pulpit

Built as a memorial to the Revd Arthur Brook, Vicar of Holbeach (1865-1872) by his son. Look upwards to the nave roof and see the wooden angels that were paid for by Arthur Brook’s brother. A further …

All Saints Holbeach POI: Stained Glass Windows

Dated from the late 19th century to 1951 and are wonderful memorials to people who have served the parish so well in bygone days, such as Canon Hemmens, Vicar for 40 years from 1872 – 1912; William R…

All Saints Holbeach POI: Lady Chapel

Consecrated in 1912, it is used today for private prayer, meditation, midweek worship or special services where fewer people attend.…

All Saints Holbeach POI: North Porch

Part of the original building, this area has undergone a number of changes. During the 16th century the two unusual drum towers were added, possibly coming from Moulton Castle. Until 1811 there was a …

The Font

St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church, Gosberton. How old is the font? The octagonal font dates back to the 15th century - at least, it follows a style of font fashionable at that time. The domed …

The Norman Church

St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church, Gosberton. The church building we see today has gone through a number of alterations and renovations, with some bits knocked down, added or rebuilt over the course …

Doctor Wilson

St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church, Gosberton. Who was Doctor Wilson, and why is he honoured with a stained glass window in the church? Dr. Alexander Sweet Wilson, a Glaswegian, was Gosberton’s Doc…

The South Aisle: a not so modern extension

St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church, Gosberton. What is the South Aisle? The South Aisle is the section of the church south of the Nave (where the congregation sits for services). Lengthwise it runs…

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