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The challenges and joys of a Greek Revival church in the middle of a field

Jason Kelly talk 4 December 2014

14/12/2014

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How amazing to hear Jason Kelly, Professor of British History at the University of Indiananapolis/Purdue speaking about the life and work of Nicholas Revett in the church that he designed for Sir Lionel Lyde. And suddenly to see the church we know so well (or thought we knew so well) pop up on Jason's list of slides, alongside all those greek images, some drawn by Revett himself. Thank you so much, Jason, for visiting us and rekindling our affection for this most curious and stately building. Next time you come we'll have the portrait of Revett hanging up - even if it is in the loo which he didn't design! We await your book with interest... and meanwhile we have to get used to calling the building's style:  "Grecian"!http://www.jasonmkelly.com/nicholas-revett-and-georgian-neoclassicism/

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22/7/2023 07:32:28 am

Helllo mate great blog

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2024  Monthly Sunday Services at 11.30am (excepting when there is a major festival)
 
Feb 18th         Lent & Ashing Holy Communion 
March 10th      Mothering Sunday-with posies
March 31st        Easter Day-Holy Communion – Ven. Jonathan Smith
April 21st        Service
May 19th         No Service – Manor House open garden day 
June 16th        No Service – Art Show in church
July 21st        Ecology Service: Margaret Johnson 
Aug 18th        St Lawrence Day Holy Communion
Sept 15th        Pet Blessing-- Margaret Johnson   
Oct 13th                Harvest Festival Supper at 18.30
Nov 10th         Remembrance Sunday at the War Memorial 10.50am
Dec 1st           Advent Holy Communion
Dec 22nd        Carol Service 4pm with mulled wine & minced pies.
       
 
Everyone very welcome
 We are hoping to move towards "Festival Church" status, which means we will follow dates for Christian  and secular Festivals, and try to focus on the interests of our community, linking the secular with the spiritual.

​After any of these services, why not book yourself in for lunch at the lovely Brocket Arms, originally the monastic quarters for the old, now ruined church a short stroll away 01438 820250. 

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