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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Life's rich tapestry
The church of St Martin's in Barcheston has links to the earliest tapestry weaving in England.
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George Eliot
The writer George Eliot had links with a number of Warwickshire churches, including St. Mary the Virgin in Astley
