Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: St Mary's Church

Beverley - Market Cross

16 Mar 2025 1 21
The town's origins date back to the 7th century. The first known building was a church founded by John of Beverley (+ 721), the later canonized Bishop of York. Around 850, the monastery was dissolved by the invasion of the "Great Heathen Army" of Vikings, and the town became part of the new Kingdom of Jorvik. However, the veneration of John of Beverley ensured that the region's population grew steadily until the 10th century. The Archbishops of York encouraged the development of Beverley. The town, along with York, Ripon, and Southwell, became one of the most important Christian centers in England. After the Norman conquest of England, many pilgrims flocked to Beverley after hearing of the miracles performed by John of Beverley. Many people in the north of England rejected Norman rule. The Normans then ravaged the towns of Yorkshire. Beverley, however, was spared due to the sanctity of the place. In 1188, a fire destroyed parts of the town and also damaged the cathedral. Despite famines in the 14th century, Beverley grew to become the tenth largest town in England by 1377. The Market Cross was built between 1711 and 1714. Situated in the town centre, the Market Cross has always been a gathering place especially on market days.

Beverley - St Mary's Church

16 Mar 2025 11
The town's origins date back to the 7th century. The first known building was a church founded by John of Beverley (+ 721), the later canonized Bishop of York. Around 850, the monastery was dissolved by the invasion of the "Great Heathen Army" of Vikings, and the town became part of the new Kingdom of Jorvik. However, the veneration of John of Beverley ensured that the region's population grew steadily until the 10th century. The Archbishops of York encouraged the development of Beverley. The town, along with York, Ripon, and Southwell, became one of the most important Christian centers in England. After the Norman conquest of England, many pilgrims flocked to Beverley after hearing of the miracles performed by John of Beverley. Many people in the north of England rejected Norman rule. The Normans then ravaged the towns of Yorkshire. Beverley, however, was spared due to the sanctity of the place. In 1188, a fire destroyed parts of the town and also damaged the cathedral. Despite famines in the 14th century, Beverley grew to become the tenth largest town in England by 1377. St. Mary's was founded in the first half of the 12th century as a daughter church of Beverley Minster. It is a 60-meter-long cruciform church with a nave and chancel, a south transept with an east aisle, a north transept with an east chapel and crypt below, a northeast chapel and a crossing tower. Systematic rebuilding began in the late 13th century, when a large chapel was added on to the east side of the north transept. This was followed c. 1300 by the addition of a south aisle to the previously aisle-less chancel, in conjunction with a widening of east aisle of the south transept. The nave aisles were completely rebuilt in the early 14th century. Building work at St Mary's ceased in the mid-14th century, as in so many cases throughout England, because of the Black Death. It did not resume until c. 1400, when the west front was rebuilt in the Perpendicular style and a Perpendicular clerestory was added to the nave. During Evensong on 29 April 1520, the central tower collapsed. Much of the work on the eastern end of the nave was undone, though the aisle walls were little damaged. The central tower and the nave arcades and clerestory were entirely rebuilt. The ceiling

Beverley - St Mary's Church

16 Mar 2025 9
The town's origins date back to the 7th century. The first known building was a church founded by John of Beverley (+ 721), the later canonized Bishop of York. Around 850, the monastery was dissolved by the invasion of the "Great Heathen Army" of Vikings, and the town became part of the new Kingdom of Jorvik. However, the veneration of John of Beverley ensured that the region's population grew steadily until the 10th century. The Archbishops of York encouraged the development of Beverley. The town, along with York, Ripon, and Southwell, became one of the most important Christian centers in England. After the Norman conquest of England, many pilgrims flocked to Beverley after hearing of the miracles performed by John of Beverley. Many people in the north of England rejected Norman rule. The Normans then ravaged the towns of Yorkshire. Beverley, however, was spared due to the sanctity of the place. In 1188, a fire destroyed parts of the town and also damaged the cathedral. Despite famines in the 14th century, Beverley grew to become the tenth largest town in England by 1377. St. Mary's was founded in the first half of the 12th century as a daughter church of Beverley Minster. It is a 60-meter-long cruciform church with a nave and chancel, a south transept with an east aisle, a north transept with an east chapel and crypt below, a northeast chapel and a crossing tower. Systematic rebuilding began in the late 13th century, when a large chapel was added on to the east side of the north transept. This was followed c. 1300 by the addition of a south aisle to the previously aisle-less chancel, in conjunction with a widening of east aisle of the south transept. The nave aisles were completely rebuilt in the early 14th century. Building work at St Mary's ceased in the mid-14th century, as in so many cases throughout England, because of the Black Death. It did not resume until c. 1400, when the west front was rebuilt in the Perpendicular style and a Perpendicular clerestory was added to the nave. During Evensong on 29 April 1520, the central tower collapsed. Much of the work on the eastern end of the nave was undone, though the aisle walls were little damaged. The central tower and the nave arcades and clerestory were entirely rebuilt. The masterly carved misericords (Ripon School of Carvers) date back to the 15th century.

Beverley - St Mary's Church

16 Mar 2025 11
The town's origins date back to the 7th century. The first known building was a church founded by John of Beverley (+ 721), the later canonized Bishop of York. Around 850, the monastery was dissolved by the invasion of the "Great Heathen Army" of Vikings, and the town became part of the new Kingdom of Jorvik. However, the veneration of John of Beverley ensured that the region's population grew steadily until the 10th century. The Archbishops of York encouraged the development of Beverley. The town, along with York, Ripon, and Southwell, became one of the most important Christian centers in England. After the Norman conquest of England, many pilgrims flocked to Beverley after hearing of the miracles performed by John of Beverley. Many people in the north of England rejected Norman rule. The Normans then ravaged the towns of Yorkshire. Beverley, however, was spared due to the sanctity of the place. In 1188, a fire destroyed parts of the town and also damaged the cathedral. Despite famines in the 14th century, Beverley grew to become the tenth largest town in England by 1377. St. Mary's was founded in the first half of the 12th century as a daughter church of Beverley Minster. It is a 60-meter-long cruciform church with a nave and chancel, a south transept with an east aisle, a north transept with an east chapel and crypt below, a northeast chapel and a crossing tower. Systematic rebuilding began in the late 13th century, when a large chapel was added on to the east side of the north transept. This was followed c. 1300 by the addition of a south aisle to the previously aisle-less chancel, in conjunction with a widening of east aisle of the south transept. The nave aisles were completely rebuilt in the early 14th century. Building work at St Mary's ceased in the mid-14th century, as in so many cases throughout England, because of the Black Death. It did not resume until c. 1400, when the west front was rebuilt in the Perpendicular style and a Perpendicular clerestory was added to the nave. During Evensong on 29 April 1520, the central tower collapsed. Much of the work on the eastern end of the nave was undone, though the aisle walls were little damaged. The central tower and the nave arcades and clerestory were entirely rebuilt. The masterly carved misericords (Ripon School of Carvers) date back to the 15th century.

Beverley - St Mary's Church

16 Mar 2025 13
The town's origins date back to the 7th century. The first known building was a church founded by John of Beverley (+ 721), the later canonized Bishop of York. Around 850, the monastery was dissolved by the invasion of the "Great Heathen Army" of Vikings, and the town became part of the new Kingdom of Jorvik. However, the veneration of John of Beverley ensured that the region's population grew steadily until the 10th century. The Archbishops of York encouraged the development of Beverley. The town, along with York, Ripon, and Southwell, became one of the most important Christian centers in England. After the Norman conquest of England, many pilgrims flocked to Beverley after hearing of the miracles performed by John of Beverley. Many people in the north of England rejected Norman rule. The Normans then ravaged the towns of Yorkshire. Beverley, however, was spared due to the sanctity of the place. In 1188, a fire destroyed parts of the town and also damaged the cathedral. Despite famines in the 14th century, Beverley grew to become the tenth largest town in England by 1377. St. Mary's was founded in the first half of the 12th century as a daughter church of Beverley Minster. It is a 60-meter-long cruciform church with a nave and chancel, a south transept with an east aisle, a north transept with an east chapel and crypt below, a northeast chapel and a crossing tower. Systematic rebuilding began in the late 13th century, when a large chapel was added on to the east side of the north transept. This was followed c. 1300 by the addition of a south aisle to the previously aisle-less chancel, in conjunction with a widening of east aisle of the south transept. The nave aisles were completely rebuilt in the early 14th century. Building work at St Mary's ceased in the mid-14th century, as in so many cases throughout England, because of the Black Death. It did not resume until c. 1400, when the west front was rebuilt in the Perpendicular style and a Perpendicular clerestory was added to the nave. During Evensong on 29 April 1520, the central tower collapsed. Much of the work on the eastern end of the nave was undone, though the aisle walls were little damaged. The central tower and the nave arcades and clerestory were entirely rebuilt. The masterly carved misericords (Ripon School of Carvers) date back to the 15th century.

Beverley - St Mary's Church

16 Mar 2025 16
The town's origins date back to the 7th century. The first known building was a church founded by John of Beverley (+ 721), the later canonized Bishop of York. Around 850, the monastery was dissolved by the invasion of the "Great Heathen Army" of Vikings, and the town became part of the new Kingdom of Jorvik. However, the veneration of John of Beverley ensured that the region's population grew steadily until the 10th century. The Archbishops of York encouraged the development of Beverley. The town, along with York, Ripon, and Southwell, became one of the most important Christian centers in England. After the Norman conquest of England, many pilgrims flocked to Beverley after hearing of the miracles performed by John of Beverley. Many people in the north of England rejected Norman rule. The Normans then ravaged the towns of Yorkshire. Beverley, however, was spared due to the sanctity of the place. In 1188, a fire destroyed parts of the town and also damaged the cathedral. Despite famines in the 14th century, Beverley grew to become the tenth largest town in England by 1377. St. Mary's was founded in the first half of the 12th century as a daughter church of Beverley Minster. It is a 60-meter-long cruciform church with a nave and chancel, a south transept with an east aisle, a north transept with an east chapel and crypt below, a northeast chapel and a crossing tower. Systematic rebuilding began in the late 13th century, when a large chapel was added on to the east side of the north transept. This was followed c. 1300 by the addition of a south aisle to the previously aisle-less chancel, in conjunction with a widening of east aisle of the south transept. The nave aisles were completely rebuilt in the early 14th century. Building work at St Mary's ceased in the mid-14th century, as in so many cases throughout England, because of the Black Death. It did not resume until c. 1400, when the west front was rebuilt in the Perpendicular style and a Perpendicular clerestory was added to the nave. During Evensong on 29 April 1520, the central tower collapsed. Much of the work on the eastern end of the nave was undone, though the aisle walls were little damaged. The central tower and the nave arcades and clerestory were entirely rebuilt. The masterly carved misericords (Ripon School of Carvers) date back to the 15th century.

Beverley - St Mary's Church

16 Mar 2025 16
The town's origins date back to the 7th century. The first known building was a church founded by John of Beverley (+ 721), the later canonized Bishop of York. Around 850, the monastery was dissolved by the invasion of the "Great Heathen Army" of Vikings, and the town became part of the new Kingdom of Jorvik. However, the veneration of John of Beverley ensured that the region's population grew steadily until the 10th century. The Archbishops of York encouraged the development of Beverley. The town, along with York, Ripon, and Southwell, became one of the most important Christian centers in England. After the Norman conquest of England, many pilgrims flocked to Beverley after hearing of the miracles performed by John of Beverley. Many people in the north of England rejected Norman rule. The Normans then ravaged the towns of Yorkshire. Beverley, however, was spared due to the sanctity of the place. In 1188, a fire destroyed parts of the town and also damaged the cathedral. Despite famines in the 14th century, Beverley grew to become the tenth largest town in England by 1377. St. Mary's was founded in the first half of the 12th century as a daughter church of Beverley Minster. It is a 60-meter-long cruciform church with a nave and chancel, a south transept with an east aisle, a north transept with an east chapel and crypt below, a northeast chapel and a crossing tower. Systematic rebuilding began in the late 13th century, when a large chapel was added on to the east side of the north transept. This was followed c. 1300 by the addition of a south aisle to the previously aisle-less chancel, in conjunction with a widening of east aisle of the south transept. The nave aisles were completely rebuilt in the early 14th century. Building work at St Mary's ceased in the mid-14th century, as in so many cases throughout England, because of the Black Death. It did not resume until c. 1400, when the west front was rebuilt in the Perpendicular style and a Perpendicular clerestory was added to the nave. During Evensong on 29 April 1520, the central tower collapsed. Much of the work on the eastern end of the nave was undone, though the aisle walls were little damaged. The central tower and the nave arcades and clerestory were entirely rebuilt. The masterly carved misericords (Ripon School of Carvers) date back to the 15th century. A boar hunt

Beverley - St Mary's Church

16 Mar 2025 10
The town's origins date back to the 7th century. The first known building was a church founded by John of Beverley (+ 721), the later canonized Bishop of York. Around 850, the monastery was dissolved by the invasion of the "Great Heathen Army" of Vikings, and the town became part of the new Kingdom of Jorvik. However, the veneration of John of Beverley ensured that the region's population grew steadily until the 10th century. The Archbishops of York encouraged the development of Beverley. The town, along with York, Ripon, and Southwell, became one of the most important Christian centers in England. After the Norman conquest of England, many pilgrims flocked to Beverley after hearing of the miracles performed by John of Beverley. Many people in the north of England rejected Norman rule. The Normans then ravaged the towns of Yorkshire. Beverley, however, was spared due to the sanctity of the place. In 1188, a fire destroyed parts of the town and also damaged the cathedral. Despite famines in the 14th century, Beverley grew to become the tenth largest town in England by 1377. St. Mary's was founded in the first half of the 12th century as a daughter church of Beverley Minster. It is a 60-meter-long cruciform church with a nave and chancel, a south transept with an east aisle, a north transept with an east chapel and crypt below, a northeast chapel and a crossing tower. Systematic rebuilding began in the late 13th century, when a large chapel was added on to the east side of the north transept. This was followed c. 1300 by the addition of a south aisle to the previously aisle-less chancel, in conjunction with a widening of east aisle of the south transept. The nave aisles were completely rebuilt in the early 14th century. Building work at St Mary's ceased in the mid-14th century, as in so many cases throughout England, because of the Black Death. It did not resume until c. 1400, when the west front was rebuilt in the Perpendicular style and a Perpendicular clerestory was added to the nave. During Evensong on 29 April 1520, the central tower collapsed. Much of the work on the eastern end of the nave was undone, though the aisle walls were little damaged. The central tower and the nave arcades and clerestory were entirely rebuilt. The masterly carved misericords (Ripon School of Carvers) date back to the 15th century. Bear baiting. A chained and muzzled bear is being worried by two dogs

Beverley - St Mary's Church

16 Mar 2025 13
The town's origins date back to the 7th century. The first known building was a church founded by John of Beverley (+ 721), the later canonized Bishop of York. Around 850, the monastery was dissolved by the invasion of the "Great Heathen Army" of Vikings, and the town became part of the new Kingdom of Jorvik. However, the veneration of John of Beverley ensured that the region's population grew steadily until the 10th century. The Archbishops of York encouraged the development of Beverley. The town, along with York, Ripon, and Southwell, became one of the most important Christian centers in England. After the Norman conquest of England, many pilgrims flocked to Beverley after hearing of the miracles performed by John of Beverley. Many people in the north of England rejected Norman rule. The Normans then ravaged the towns of Yorkshire. Beverley, however, was spared due to the sanctity of the place. In 1188, a fire destroyed parts of the town and also damaged the cathedral. Despite famines in the 14th century, Beverley grew to become the tenth largest town in England by 1377. St. Mary's was founded in the first half of the 12th century as a daughter church of Beverley Minster. It is a 60-meter-long cruciform church with a nave and chancel, a south transept with an east aisle, a north transept with an east chapel and crypt below, a northeast chapel and a crossing tower. Systematic rebuilding began in the late 13th century, when a large chapel was added on to the east side of the north transept. This was followed c. 1300 by the addition of a south aisle to the previously aisle-less chancel, in conjunction with a widening of east aisle of the south transept. The nave aisles were completely rebuilt in the early 14th century. Building work at St Mary's ceased in the mid-14th century, as in so many cases throughout England, because of the Black Death. It did not resume until c. 1400, when the west front was rebuilt in the Perpendicular style and a Perpendicular clerestory was added to the nave. During Evensong on 29 April 1520, the central tower collapsed. Much of the work on the eastern end of the nave was undone, though the aisle walls were little damaged. The central tower and the nave arcades and clerestory were entirely rebuilt. The masterly carved misericords date back to the 15th century. Medieval elephants are a very rare species.

Beverley - St Mary's Church

16 Mar 2025 12
The town's origins date back to the 7th century. The first known building was a church founded by John of Beverley (+ 721), the later canonized Bishop of York. Around 850, the monastery was dissolved by the invasion of the "Great Heathen Army" of Vikings, and the town became part of the new Kingdom of Jorvik. However, the veneration of John of Beverley ensured that the region's population grew steadily until the 10th century. The Archbishops of York encouraged the development of Beverley. The town, along with York, Ripon, and Southwell, became one of the most important Christian centers in England. After the Norman conquest of England, many pilgrims flocked to Beverley after hearing of the miracles performed by John of Beverley. Many people in the north of England rejected Norman rule. The Normans then ravaged the towns of Yorkshire. Beverley, however, was spared due to the sanctity of the place. In 1188, a fire destroyed parts of the town and also damaged the cathedral. Despite famines in the 14th century, Beverley grew to become the tenth largest town in England by 1377. St. Mary's was founded in the first half of the 12th century as a daughter church of Beverley Minster. It is a 60-meter-long cruciform church with a nave and chancel, a south transept with an east aisle, a north transept with an east chapel and crypt below, a northeast chapel and a crossing tower. Systematic rebuilding began in the late 13th century, when a large chapel was added on to the east side of the north transept. This was followed c. 1300 by the addition of a south aisle to the previously aisle-less chancel, in conjunction with a widening of east aisle of the south transept. The nave aisles were completely rebuilt in the early 14th century. Building work at St Mary's ceased in the mid-14th century, as in so many cases throughout England, because of the Black Death. It did not resume until c. 1400, when the west front was rebuilt in the Perpendicular style and a Perpendicular clerestory was added to the nave. During Evensong on 29 April 1520, the central tower collapsed. Much of the work on the eastern end of the nave was undone, though the aisle walls were little damaged. The central tower and the nave arcades and clerestory were entirely rebuilt. It looks as if the Gothic hare on the right has just passed an exam and is not proudly presenting his school certificate

Beverley - St Mary's Church

16 Mar 2025 13
The town's origins date back to the 7th century. The first known building was a church founded by John of Beverley (+ 721), the later canonized Bishop of York. Around 850, the monastery was dissolved by the invasion of the "Great Heathen Army" of Vikings, and the town became part of the new Kingdom of Jorvik. However, the veneration of John of Beverley ensured that the region's population grew steadily until the 10th century. The Archbishops of York encouraged the development of Beverley. The town, along with York, Ripon, and Southwell, became one of the most important Christian centers in England. After the Norman conquest of England, many pilgrims flocked to Beverley after hearing of the miracles performed by John of Beverley. Many people in the north of England rejected Norman rule. The Normans then ravaged the towns of Yorkshire. Beverley, however, was spared due to the sanctity of the place. In 1188, a fire destroyed parts of the town and also damaged the cathedral. Despite famines in the 14th century, Beverley grew to become the tenth largest town in England by 1377. St. Mary's was founded in the first half of the 12th century as a daughter church of Beverley Minster. It is a 60-meter-long cruciform church with a nave and chancel, a south transept with an east aisle, a north transept with an east chapel and crypt below, a northeast chapel and a crossing tower. Systematic rebuilding began in the late 13th century, when a large chapel was added on to the east side of the north transept. This was followed c. 1300 by the addition of a south aisle to the previously aisle-less chancel, in conjunction with a widening of east aisle of the south transept. The nave aisles were completely rebuilt in the early 14th century. Building work at St Mary's ceased in the mid-14th century, as in so many cases throughout England, because of the Black Death. It did not resume until c. 1400, when the west front was rebuilt in the Perpendicular style and a Perpendicular clerestory was added to the nave. During Evensong on 29 April 1520, the central tower collapsed. Much of the work on the eastern end of the nave was undone, though the aisle walls were little damaged. The central tower and the nave arcades and clerestory were entirely rebuilt. Choir and musicians in the capital. The mouthpiece of the bagpipe of the person on the right seems to be broken off.

Beverley - St Mary's Church

16 Mar 2025 13
The town's origins date back to the 7th century. The first known building was a church founded by John of Beverley (+ 721), the later canonized Bishop of York. Around 850, the monastery was dissolved by the invasion of the "Great Heathen Army" of Vikings, and the town became part of the new Kingdom of Jorvik. However, the veneration of John of Beverley ensured that the region's population grew steadily until the 10th century. The Archbishops of York encouraged the development of Beverley. The town, along with York, Ripon, and Southwell, became one of the most important Christian centers in England. After the Norman conquest of England, many pilgrims flocked to Beverley after hearing of the miracles performed by John of Beverley. Many people in the north of England rejected Norman rule. The Normans then ravaged the towns of Yorkshire. Beverley, however, was spared due to the sanctity of the place. In 1188, a fire destroyed parts of the town and also damaged the cathedral. Despite famines in the 14th century, Beverley grew to become the tenth largest town in England by 1377. St. Mary's was founded in the first half of the 12th century as a daughter church of Beverley Minster. It is a 60-meter-long cruciform church with a nave and chancel, a south transept with an east aisle, a north transept with an east chapel and crypt below, a northeast chapel and a crossing tower. Systematic rebuilding began in the late 13th century, when a large chapel was added on to the east side of the north transept. This was followed c. 1300 by the addition of a south aisle to the previously aisle-less chancel, in conjunction with a widening of east aisle of the south transept. The nave aisles were completely rebuilt in the early 14th century. Building work at St Mary's ceased in the mid-14th century, as in so many cases throughout England, because of the Black Death. It did not resume until c. 1400, when the west front was rebuilt in the Perpendicular style and a Perpendicular clerestory was added to the nave. During Evensong on 29 April 1520, the central tower collapsed. Much of the work on the eastern end of the nave was undone, though the aisle walls were little damaged. The central tower and the nave arcades and clerestory were entirely rebuilt. The baptismal font, made of Derbyshire marble, dates from 1530.

Beverley - St Mary's Church

15 Mar 2025 4 1 21
The town's origins date back to the 7th century. The first known building was a church founded by John of Beverley (+ 721), the later canonized Bishop of York. Around 850, the monastery was dissolved by the invasion of the "Great Heathen Army" of Vikings, and the town became part of the new Kingdom of Jorvik. However, the veneration of John of Beverley ensured that the region's population grew steadily until the 10th century. The Archbishops of York encouraged the development of Beverley. The town, along with York, Ripon, and Southwell, became one of the most important Christian centers in England. After the Norman conquest of England, many pilgrims flocked to Beverley after hearing of the miracles performed by John of Beverley. Many people in the north of England rejected Norman rule. The Normans then ravaged the towns of Yorkshire. Beverley, however, was spared due to the sanctity of the place. In 1188, a fire destroyed parts of the town and also damaged the cathedral. Despite famines in the 14th century, Beverley grew to become the tenth largest town in England by 1377. St. Mary's was founded in the first half of the 12th century as a daughter church of Beverley Minster. It is a 60-meter-long cruciform church with a nave and chancel, a south transept with an east aisle, a north transept with an east chapel and crypt below, a northeast chapel and a crossing tower. Systematic rebuilding began in the late 13th century, when a large chapel was added on to the east side of the north transept. This was followed c. 1300 by the addition of a south aisle to the previously aisle-less chancel, in conjunction with a widening of east aisle of the south transept. The nave aisles were completely rebuilt in the early 14th century. Building work at St Mary's ceased in the mid-14th century, as in so many cases throughout England, because of the Black Death. It did not resume until c. 1400, when the west front was rebuilt in the Perpendicular style and a Perpendicular clerestory was added to the nave. During Evensong on 29 April 1520, the central tower collapsed. Much of the work on the eastern end of the nave was undone, though the aisle walls were little damaged. The central tower and the nave arcades and clerestory were entirely rebuilt.

Beverley - St Mary's Church

15 Mar 2025 1 20
The town's origins date back to the 7th century. The first known building was a church founded by John of Beverley (+ 721), the later canonized Bishop of York. Around 850, the monastery was dissolved by the invasion of the "Great Heathen Army" of Vikings, and the town became part of the new Kingdom of Jorvik. However, the veneration of John of Beverley ensured that the region's population grew steadily until the 10th century. The Archbishops of York encouraged the development of Beverley. The town, along with York, Ripon, and Southwell, became one of the most important Christian centers in England. After the Norman conquest of England, many pilgrims flocked to Beverley after hearing of the miracles performed by John of Beverley. Many people in the north of England rejected Norman rule. The Normans then ravaged the towns of Yorkshire. Beverley, however, was spared due to the sanctity of the place. In 1188, a fire destroyed parts of the town and also damaged the cathedral. Despite famines in the 14th century, Beverley grew to become the tenth largest town in England by 1377. St. Mary's was founded in the first half of the 12th century as a daughter church of Beverley Minster. It is a 60-meter-long cruciform church with a nave and chancel, a south transept with an east aisle, a north transept with an east chapel and crypt below, a northeast chapel and a crossing tower. Systematic rebuilding began in the late 13th century, when a large chapel was added on to the east side of the north transept. This was followed c. 1300 by the addition of a south aisle to the previously aisle-less chancel, in conjunction with a widening of east aisle of the south transept. The nave aisles were completely rebuilt in the early 14th century. Building work at St Mary's ceased in the mid-14th century, as in so many cases throughout England, because of the Black Death. It did not resume until c. 1400, when the west front was rebuilt in the Perpendicular style and a Perpendicular clerestory was added to the nave. During Evensong on 29 April 1520, the central tower collapsed. Much of the work on the eastern end of the nave was undone, though the aisle walls were little damaged. The central tower and the nave arcades and clerestory were entirely rebuilt.

Kempley - St Mary's Church

01 May 2024 2 87
The simple Norman church, built around 1130, is now remote from the village it once served. The village was moved to higher grounds over the centuries as the area here was liable for floodings. In 1999 a dendrochronology test on the oak roof of the church proved, that the roof was the oldest medieval roof in Britain ever tested, dating back to 1120–1150. This humble church has some of the best preserved medieval wall paintings in Britain, dating from the early 12th century. The paintings, having been covered with whitewash, were rediscovered in 1872 during preparation for renovations. The renovation plans were dropped then and the paintings uncovered and conserved. The exceptional decoration of this tiny church is dueto patronage by one of the wealthiest early Norman families, the de Lacys. Walter de Lacy fought with William the Conquerer and gained land in England and Wales, After he died in 1085 (reputedly falling from a ladder) his body was taken to Gloucester for burial. It may have rested briefly here.

Kempley - St Mary's Church

01 May 2024 1 69
The simple Norman church, built around 1130, is now remote from the village it once served. The village was moved to higher grounds over the centuries as the area here was liable for floodings. In 1999 a dendrochronology test on the oak roof of the church proved, that the roof was the oldest medieval roof in Britain ever tested, dating back to 1120–1150. This humble church has some of the best preserved medieval wall paintings in Britain, dating from the early 12th century. The paintings, having been covered with whitewash, were rediscovered in 1872 during preparation for renovations. The renovation plans were dropped then and the paintings uncovered and conserved. The exceptional decoration of this tiny church is dueto patronage by one of the wealthiest early Norman families, the de Lacys. Walter de Lacy fought with William the Conquerer and gained land in England and Wales, After he died in 1085 (reputedly falling from a ladder) his body was taken to Gloucester for burial. It may have rested briefly here.

Kempley - St Mary's Church

01 May 2024 2 89
The simple Norman church, built around 1130, is now remote from the village it once served. The village was moved to higher grounds over the centuries as the area here was liable for floodings. In 1999 a dendrochronology test on the oak roof of the church proved, that the roof was the oldest medieval roof in Britain ever tested, dating back to 1120–1150. This humble church has some of the best preserved medieval wall paintings in Britain, dating from the early 12th century. The paintings, having been covered with whitewash, were rediscovered in 1872 during preparation for renovations. The renovation plans were dropped then and the paintings uncovered and conserved. The exceptional decoration of this tiny church is dueto patronage by one of the wealthiest early Norman families, the de Lacys. Walter de Lacy fought with William the Conquerer and gained land in England and Wales, After he died in 1085 (reputedly falling from a ladder) his body was taken to Gloucester for burial. It may have rested briefly here. Two photos - The 12 Apostles

Kempley - St Mary's Church

01 May 2024 2 118
The simple Norman church, built around 1130, is now remote from the village it once served. The village was moved to higher grounds over the centuries as the area here was liable for floodings. In 1999 a dendrochronology test on the oak roof of the church proved, that the roof was the oldest medieval roof in Britain ever tested, dating back to 1120–1150. This humble church has some of the best preserved medieval wall paintings in Britain, dating from the early 12th century. The paintings, having been covered with whitewash, were rediscovered in 1872 during preparation for renovations. The renovation plans were dropped then and the paintings uncovered and conserved. The exceptional decoration of this tiny church is dueto patronage by one of the wealthiest early Norman families, the de Lacys. Walter de Lacy fought with William the Conquerer and gained land in England and Wales, After he died in 1085 (reputedly falling from a ladder) his body was taken to Gloucester for burial. It may have rested briefly here.

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