Holy Histories
These stories from our churches cover a wide range of topics. Some relate to the fabric of the building and others to events that took place there or people associated with it. All give a taste of the riches on offer when you start to investigate.
Behind many of the memorials, ancient and modern, in our churches, lie fascinating stories. By reading about the lives of these people, some famous in their time and others who led simple, ordinary lives, we can learn a huge amount about the history of our communities and our country.
We hope you will enjoy reading them!
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Cherchez la femme!
Mystery recumbent woman lies in the porch of St Peter & St Paul in Long Compton.
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The story of Saint Wulfstan
An important early English bishop was born in the parish of Long Itchington.
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Slave's grave
A simple inscription on a grave at St Lawrence, Oxhill connects this village to the slave trade in the West Indies
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Weird and wonderful vicars
A couple of interesting and unusual vicars have been in place in the parish of St. Michael & All Angels in Stockton.
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The bells of St. Peter's
Find out about the 300 year old bells of St. Peter's
