Churches Conservation Trust
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Churches Conservation Trust cares for over 350 historic buildings with world-class art, architecture and archaeology spanning 1,000 years of history.
England
Joined August 2011
With it's vivid mix of textures, colours & patterns St Peters, Preston Park provides a dazzling sensory adventure. Over time St Peters has touched many lives. It's now lovingly supported by the Friends of @StPetersPP & open daily 11:00- 15:00. Visit:
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Join brilliant expert Dr. Crystal Hollis for a free online lecture on historical graffiti on 11th February, 18:00 – 19:00. Get ready to start spotting historical graffiti everywhere, cause once you start looking, you can't stop! Find out how to join:
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We are looking for people to share memories of St Swithuns, #Worcester. Maybe you used to come to services, got married here, or remember the building from childhood – we’d love to talk to you! Email shollingdale@thecct.org.uk to get in touch. Examples:
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RT @ChurchCamping: Explore the @yorkshire_dales by night with an unforgettable stay in a warm &well-appointed historic church for the #Dark…
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On the 10/02 at 6pm, CCT Members can enjoy an exclusive lecture with @DrJoEsra . This special lecture will focus on the maritime history of Cornwall. You can help us keep Cornish churches open and alive through your membership from £3.50/month. Join today:
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To honour #WallpaintingWednesday and the launch of @TheCourtauld digital archive of nationwide wall paintings, here is a link to this vast archive, which aims to make valuable resources available to the heritage sector: Can you find some of our churches?
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2025 is the 250th anniversary of Jane Austens birth. This is your sign to visit a Georgian church & attend a faithful recreation of a Georgian service at @WorcsStSwithuns . Book your place on the pews today and keep an eye out for more Georgian fun: #ja250
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RT @ChurchCamping: To book an extra-special stay in the @yorkshire_dales with an exclusive, complimentary stargazing experience (16.2, 1/2…
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Every month our members can enjoy exclusive lectures. Watch speakers like Anna Keay and Tracy Borman bring history to life and help us keep the irreplaceable churches in our care open and in use from just £3.50/month. Become a member today: #historylovers
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Serene All Saints Church in the grounds of @HarewoodHouse is home to some of the most vivid #medieval effigies inviting you to immerse yourself in the story of the lords of Harewood and nearby Gawthorpe. Visit All Saints and soak up the history:
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Boost your bookshelf and your knowledge in 2025 with our Online Winter Book Fayre! 50% off selected titles, discount automatically applied at checkout. Get your books now: #sale #WinterSale #SpringSale #BookTwitter
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Michaelchurch in Herefordshire was likely a sacred site to the Celts and the Romans, long before a church was built there in the 11th Century. The church tells it's story through treasures like a Roman altar, 12th C font, 14th C coffin lid.. find out more:
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In our #TuesdayQuiz we asked you what a 'torse' was in an heraldic achievement (=all heraldic components that the bearer of arms is entitled to). A torse is a twisted roll of fabric between the top of the helmet and the crest. What other obscure terms do you want us to cover?
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St Peters, Preston Park near Brighton contains remnants of 3 medieval #wallpaintings: the Nativity, St Michael weighing souls &Thomas Becket. After they were damaged in a fire in 1906, Edwardian stenciling revived this church with colour. Visit:
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Quiz time: #Heraldry Edition What is a 'torse'? 1) A twisted roll of two toned fabric between the top of the helmet and the crest 2) A drapery tied to the helmet above the shield 3) The shield that forms the main element of an achievement of arms Tell us in the comments!
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Holy Trinity Wensley is a treasure trove of medieval artefacts, from a 14th Cen reliquary, a wallpainting of St Eloi shoeing a possessed horse by removing &re-attaching its leg, to rare Tudor carvings. Read all about the history of this church in our blog:
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Sleep next to a painted 15th Cen screen at St Marys, Edlesborough, Bucks. Sleep? Yes, we are encouraging you to fall asleep in church... and with our 25% discount for groups of 8+ you can now bring more friends, for less. Follow @ChurchCamping to find out more! #churchcrawling
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Help us repair the beautiful St. Thomas window at St. Thomas, Friarmere! Due to the exposed location of the church the window has deteriorated and needed to be removed in 2024. Find out how you can help and support endangered crafts in the process:
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The Government has announced that the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme has been extended for 12 months. This is a welcome step, but concern over the spending cap and long-term future of the scheme remains.
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@VisitYork and visit Holy Trinity Goodramgate this weekend for #YorkResFest ! The church will be open on the 25 & 26 Jan from 11:00 - 15:00. At 11:30 and 14:00 you can meet parishioners of old on tours led by our brilliant volunteers. Tours are free, no need to book.
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