Moulton is a pretty village close to Spalding, known for having the tallest windmill in the…read morecountry. The church has an imposing tower and spire and can be seen for miles around. The church dates largely from 1180, but was much altered in the 14th and 15th centuries, and restored in the 19th. The tower and spire are the main draw on the outside: the windows were inserted in the 15th century, but most of the fabric, including the spire supported on tall flyers, is 14th century. The tower is decorated with some wonderfully elaborate blind arcading. Inside, the nave is largely 12th century, with the 15th century clerestory windows having been inserted to the 12th century fabric. The 19th century restoration was rather heavy, but at least restored the fine late 14th century rood screen. There is an interesting early 18th century font, supported by figures of Adam and Eve. The church supports a busy parish life with regular services and social events.

An absolutely beautiful old Saxon church dating from the 14th century! On a much smaller scale…read morethan the other gigantic cathedrals I toured during my trip to the UK, but definitely worth the visit. Inside, I think the most amazing part is the original painting on the wall -- it's wonderful that this has been preserved through the centuries. There's a gorgeous organ as well, which I think was actually constructed in 1717. The highlight of my visit though was the "monk's cell" which is opened to visitors only once a year or so (we just happened to stop by during a special event at the church). It cost a pound to get in, but I ain't complaining! It's reached via an old stone spiral staircase, and once inside, you get to see a huge collection of old books. And when I say old, I mean like some are from the 14th-15th century!! The best part is that you are actually allowed to touch the books and open them up to view their contents. I got to page through a volume printed in 1492. There are old parish registries, tax accounting, Bibles, etc....and they even have an original page from I believe a 10th or 11th century illuminated text. I seriously had a nerdgasm in there! The guy who was telling us about the collection was pretty funny and incredibly knowledgeable. If you happen to be in Northanptonshire, you should definitely check this place out! I bet if you ask nicely, they'll even let you check out the monk's cell.

The building is quite plain and only has a couple of pictures in the front entrance but the people…read moreare so friendly and welcoming it is as though you were meant to be there. This place of worship is now my ward and I am very humbled to be able to not only worship with them but also to socialise and help other Latter-day Saints too.

St John's is Peterborough's parish church, and sits in the centre of Cathedral Square, a few…read moreminutes' walk from the Cathedral. Although Peterborough has had a parish church since the 11th century, flooding of the original site to the east of the abbey led to it being rebuilt in 1402 on the present site, and it was dedicated in 1407. It was much restored in the Victorian period, by the architect J L Pearson, architect of Truro Cathedral. The north porch dates from 1473. Its bells sounded for the funerals of both Katharine of Aragon (1536) and Mary, Queen of Scots (1587) in the cathedral. The church sexton, Robert Scarlett, buried both Queens, and is himself buried in the cathedral, having died in 1594 at the age of 98. A portrait of him hangs at the west end of the cathedral. The exterior is largely in the Perpendicular Gothic style, church itself has a long nave arcade and aisles, with a chancel and Lady Chapel, but no crossing. The most prominent external feature is the tower. The 15th century south porch is the best preserved part of the building, and its vault has attractive bosses depicting the Trinity, Annunciation and Crucifixion. Furnishings of interest (most are Victorian or 20th century) include a 15th century font, and two rare framed examples of 15th century embroidery, probably from church vestments. The monument to the local MP, Matthew Wyldbore, d. 1781, is the most impressive of several in the church. The church is open twice a week with a cafe at the west end, as well for services, which are traditional in style.

St Mary Magdalene is well known as the church that the Queen attends, while spending Christmas at…read moreSandringham. Although a parish church, the extensive interior decoration and royal memorials are evidence of its close royal links since the late 19th century. The building itself is made of the distinctive dark brown carstone, set off by white ndressings. Although mediaeval in origin, the largely 15th century church was heavily rebuilt in the 19th century by the architects Samuel Sanders Teulon in 1855 and again by Arthur Blomfield in 1890. From the outside, it looks like an ordinary parish church, with a west tower, porch, nave and a small chancel, a small north aisle and south transept. Inside, the elaborate decoration is clear evidence that it is not your average parish. the chancel in particular has a complex decorative scheme of painted panels and roof in the 15th century style. There are fragments of 15th and 17th century glass, but the eye is inevitably drawn to the furnishings: the altar frontal is of beaten silver and was a gift in memory of Edward VII. The pulpit similarly has decorative beaten silver panels. The walls are covered in memorials of royals, from Princess Alice in 1879 to the late Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, along with some of Sandringham Estate workers who died in the Great War. Outside, are the graves of Prince John (1905-19), son of George V, and of Prince Alexander John (d. 1871), youngest son of Edward VII, who died after one day, having been born prematurely. The church is open for visitors in the summer months and only for services in the winter. Photographs are not permitted of the interior. There is a small shop selling guides, cards, etc. at the rear.

Went there one year meet the Royal Family my daughter was able to give the queen flowers it was a…read morelong wait but the family enjoyed it

This is the tallest spire of any Parish Church in England and the church was painted by Turner. Not…read morethe church but a painting. St.James' has a 295 ft high spire from wherever you approach Louth, you can see it. The church featured in Sir Simon Jenkin's book, England's 1000 Best Churches. St James's was begun in 1501 and completed in 1515 it cost £305.7s.5d to build - a fantastic tudor achievement. The (in)famous architect James Fowler, responsible for so many Lincolnshire church 'restorations' in the 19th century has his memorial in the nave. The market town was once the largest in the area and has many beautiful, and huge, Georgian houses. St. James is a reminder of the wealth and status of its former citizens. The spire was completed around 1515. Soon after it was completed King Henry VIII was planning to dissolve the monasteries and rake in all their wealth for himself. So in 1536 the Pilgrimage of Grace began in Louth, only to end the next year with the deaths of the ringleaders. A Plaque on vicarage wall says vicar was hung. The church is floodlit by night, making an attractive sight that's visible for miles around. Look out for the gargoyles on the side of the church, which have been carved in the likeness of former vicars. The tower was built about 1440 - 1445 and the leaded spire involved a selection of masons and designers before it was finished. There had been two previous churches on the site, a late 12th century one and a mid 13th century one. In the 19th century restorations began with the 'rebuilding' of the belfry windows in 1805 by Thomas Espin. E. J. Willson re-roofed the Nave and Aisles and Re-built the North Porch in 1825 - 1827.The chancel was re-done in 1828 by Joseph Fowler and in 1843 the spire was damaged by a Lightening Strike and the next year it was restored by Lewis Cunningham who increased its height by another 7 foot. The next two restorations were in 1860 and 1868 - 1869 by James Fowler who re-laid the floors and rebuilt or possibly restored the North and South Porches. There was a restoration after 1950 started by W. Godfrey Allen (my uncle was one of the carpenters) and continued by G. G. Pace of York who also restored the six plain stalls in the North Chapel. There are two fonts in the church, one in the west end of the north aisle was found in a local garden is a perpendicular style with a panelled stem and a frieze on the octagonal Bowl. The other at the west end of the nave is by Bodley of alabaster with crocketed ogees round the stem and dates from 1867. The lectern and pulpit are both Victorian as are the Choir stalls but in the vestry there is a chest which is much earlier and given to the church before 1504 By Thomas Sudbury. It is known as the Sudbury Hutch. It has on it two carved panels with a male and female facing each other and are said to represent Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. The stained glass is all Victorian. In the Chancel by Clayton & Bell 1861, The West window is by Hardman, Others by Heaton, Butler & Bayne. The west end of the South Aisle by Frederick Preedy There is a monument against the east wall to John Emeris who died in 1819 and has an inscription which is supported by scrolls in the Baroque or Rococo manner. This is by John Earle of Hull. In the south chancel is a wall tablet with a portrait in relief to James Fowler the Architect who died in 1892. High up on the wall of the nave are two tablets with columns left and right and an open pediments of Circa 1725. At the west end of the nave there is a large Gothic memorial with a diapered background and an ogee cupola at the top in relief, this was to William Allison who died in 1845 and the memorial is by C. J. Carter. At the west end of the south aisle a memorial to Wolley Jolland who died in 1835 and it is designed by Chantrey and carved by T. Waudsby of Hull. In front of the above is the indent of a large double brass with figures under concave canopies. An ecclesiastical friend of mine has a theory that there is a St James Church every 16 miles all the way to Compostella. Grimsby first then Louth, then Deeping St James (I think) and onwards. To get a wonderful view of the surrounding area you can pay to climb the tower and look around you.

St James' Church defines Louth, and rightly so - it is stunning. As a KEVIS student we would visit…read morethe church for Charter Day and leaving ceremonies, and it's equally stunning inside - my daughter sang in the choir there for a while, and I was always so proud of her singing in such a beautiful venue. There is a lovely atmosphere in the church and the people who work there are lovely. The church also plays host to some really eminent choirs and musicians from time to time - we saw a wonderful rendition of Handel's Messiah there a few years ago. The spire of course is very famous and a trip up it to see the views from the top is a must!