One of the guests at the Society’s latest annual general meeting was quickly recruited by membership secretary Nick Wiggin. Earlier the chairman Stuart Bowell had welcomed 30 members and guests to the meeting at Ilketshall St Andrew’s village hall on … Continued
A collection of paintings of round-tower churches by the late artist Warren Storey was dispersed across the region. His five daughters decided after his death in 2008 to present about three dozen paintings to the churches in the eastern counties. … Continued
An increase in subscriptions and donations has boosted the Round Tower Churches Society’s funds. In a report to members at the 47th annual meeting, Nik Chapman, treasurer, said that a modest surplus of £2,263 was made. The Society had made … Continued
An increase in subscriptions and donations has boosted the Round Tower Churches Society’s funds. In a report to members at the 47th annual meeting, Nik Chapman, treasurer, said that a modest surplus of £2,263 was made. The Society had made … Continued
A Teddy bear parachuting bonanza was even more popular than usual after it returned from a two-year absence. St Mary the Virgin’s round tower was the launch site for almost 200 Teddy Bears, which made the descent to raise funds … Continued
A bigger than expected attendance at the 47th annual meeting was welcomed by the chairman Stuart Bowell. Membership had risen despite the Covid-19 pandemic and cancellation of the society’s programme of visits and events. There were 478 members at March … Continued
A deliberate mistake? Apologies for causing some confusion in the latest fun quiz in the June edition of The Round Tower. In the list of round tower churches dedicated to St Peter, one image from a neighbouring south Norfolk parish … Continued
A warm welcome to our new members and the June 2021 edition of The Round Tower. The Society’s membership now stands at 478 – an increase of 12 on the end of year figure to March 2020. The Society has … Continued
A new website with a European focus on round tower churches has gone live. It details almost 230 churches and was created by a German enthusiast, Bernd Jatzwauk. He was became “hooked” on round tower churches after spending a holiday in … Continued
A “live” annual meeting will be held in the Waveney Valley on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Our venue will be in close proximity to a number of round tower churches. The idea is that this will give members attending an … Continued