What better way to celebrate the first day of Summer than to join the congregation at St Peter, Corpusty for a Eucharist service on Sunday 1st June which also saw the dedication of a special memorial stone.
St Peter, Corpusty is in the care of the Norfolk Churches Trust and the local people of Corpusty. Once largely a ruin and beset by vandalism, in the 1960’s it was the catalyst for the formation of the Trust by Lady Harrod, Sir John Betjeman amongst others. The work to bring the church of St Peter back from the brink began in 1966 and was completed in 2023.
The Reverend Canon David Longe led the service, which included the dedication of the memorial stone, which has been designed and carved by Maia Gaffney-Hyde, who has just completed her apprenticeship and is supported by the Lettering Arts Trust.
The stone, in green, Cumberland slate, commemorates the repair of the church by the Friends of Friendless Churches and the Norfolk Churches Trust. The design of the lettering relates to the sole surviving early lettered memorial in the church, just south of the altar.
This latest piece to be installed at St Peter’s is part of the creative collaboration between the Lettering Arts Trust and the Norfolk Churches Trust, made possible by a grant from the Behrens Foundation and the help of the local community. This collaboration has enabled the Trust to house a growing collection of contemporary memorial art which is exhibited both within the building and in the churchyard. It is well worth a visit if you are passing through the area.
The Trust is fortunate to have a pool of knowledgeable and passionate individuals to guide the unique Tours and Talks, with links to Norfolk churches that we offer. The most recent A Day out in Walsingham – Seen Through Stained Glass and Four Churches, led by Scilla Landale was a case in point. You can read all about the day thanks to one of the attendees, Richard Gibbs who has written a blog about the event, by clicking the link here.
We hope this will inspire you to join one of future Tours or Talks, including our series of lectures on Norfolk churches led by John Vigar, see below.
On Sunday 8th June, the beautiful and very remote church of All Saints, Barmer threw open its doors for a wonderful service of Thanksgiving. Thank you to all those who cleaned the church, attended, provided refreshments, and gave so generously in the retiring collection. The two 13th Century oak doors will undergo restoration work this summer, part of our ongoing maintenance programme for the churches in the care of the Norfolk Churches Trust.
Open Day Bishop’s House Garden
Please join with us on Sunday 22nd June from 1.00pm to 4.30pm for a rare opportunity to visit the historic Bishop’s House Garden in the centre of Norwich. Wander through areas of flower filled borders, a rose and hosta walk, towering exotic plants, an orchard, and a wildflower labyrinth. Enjoy delicious refreshments and spend time with other like-minded, heritage enthusiasts. Representatives of the Trust will be on hand to discuss the work that we do and our forthcoming fundraising events including the annual Bike Ride, Walk & Drive. To book follow this link.
Norfolk Church Towers – A Talk by John Vigar
You cannot travel far in Norfolk without spotting the tower of a Norfolk church. Join John for this lecture in which he will be looking at the variety of towers in the county, exploring their architectural features and discussing the diverse way in which our ancestors regarded them. This event is taking place on Wednesday 25th June from 7.00pm to 8.30pm at Bawdeswell Village Hall, NR20 4RU. For more information and to book, click on the link.
We are back at the Royal Norfolk Show for 2025!
Norfolk Showground 25th and 26th June
Find out about the projects that the Trust has helped support over the last year, the benefits of membership including our unique event programme, and take the opportunity to purchase our limited-edition Emma Bridgewater branded merchandise. If you are visiting the show, do pop by, we would love to see you.
Location 7th Avenue No: 238.
