An ancestor of one of the country’s influential poets, George Crabbe, was buried in the chancel of Blundeston church, writes Michael Pollitt. His great-grandfather, William Sydnor became patron of St Mary’s in 1587. When he died in 1613, aged three … 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
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
Take a dip into the archive section for a selection of items about round tower churches culled from the early 1930s, suggests the Society’s vice-chairman, Michael Pollitt. Architect, author and illustrator Claude Messent visited most of the round tower churches … Continued