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  • History & Architecture,  News,  WW1 Memorials

    WW1 stories

    21st October 2019 / No Comments

    In addition to the promotional video for the Welshpool WW1 Walk (see previous post), we were also filmed sharing a couple of the stories of the WW1 memorials in the churchyard. Powys War Memorials Project created several WW1 Stories films in other Powys towns which are very interesting so do look out for those. The story of Joseph Ithel Jehu…

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    Welshpool WW1 Walk

    14th October 2019 / No Comments

    We’re honoured to be included in the new Welshpool WW1 Walk compiled by the Powys War Memorial Project. The trail takes you around Welshpool highlighting places and buildings that have a connection to the First World War. The walk incorporates the churchyard and our Poppy Trail (a leaflet of which is available inside the church or you can download it…

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  • History & Architecture,  WW1 Memorials

    Remembering the Fallen of the Great War – Cyril Patrick Pryce Yearsley

    26th April 2019 / No Comments

    Cyril Patrick Pryce Yearsley Private :: Montgomeryshire Yeomanry Died :: 8th January 1920 :: UK The memorial in the churchyard reads: Also Cyril their son {Charles and Lizzie Elenor Pryce Yearsley Who died January 8th 1920 Aged 19 years ‘Abide with me’ Cyril was born in 1900 in Welshpool. He was baptised on 11th April 1900. His parents were Charles…

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  • History & Architecture,  WW1 Memorials

    Remembering the Fallen of the Great War – John Rimmer

    11th April 2019 / No Comments

    John Rimmer Private :: Labour Corps Died :: 14th November 1919 :: UK The memorial in the churchyard reads: 419553  Private J Rimmer Labour Corps 14th November 1919 Age 27 Peace perfect peace John Rimmer was born sometime around 1890. He was the son of John and Catherine Rimmer of Rose Cottage, Worthen, Salop. In 1911 John aged 22 was…

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  • History & Architecture,  Restoration

    Up in the Air

    12th March 2019 / No Comments

    A few weeks ago we hired a ‘cherry picker’ to access the higher reaches of the building to do some re-pointing and to check over the guttering. We were able to get a lift that goes higher (up to 21 metres) than we have previously been able to which was great for reaching the nave roof guttering and for getting…

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  • History & Architecture,  News,  Restoration

    Beginning to Restore the Organ

    24th February 2019 / No Comments

    We are pleased to say that work has started on restoring the 206 year old William Gray organ. Mike and Ethan of Edwards & Co. Organ Builders of Chester are overseeing the restoration and kindly sharing their invaluable knowledge and experience with us. With Karl assisting, the larger pipes were brought out to be inspected and cleaned. Many years worth…

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  • History & Architecture,  WW1 Memorials

    Remembering the Fallen of the Great War – Herbert Jones

    11th December 2018 / No Comments

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    Remembering the Fallen of the Great War – Harry Rudge

    22nd November 2018 / No Comments

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    Remembering the Fallen of the Great War – William Herbert Waring

    8th October 2018 / 1 Comment

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    The Poppy Trail

    6th September 2018 / No Comments

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Instagram post 2192146450171084170_1666321323 The sunlight this week has been very welcome, especially as it picks out all the details.
Instagram post 2180585560829366029_1666321323 Love this picture sent to us this morning. Christ Church in silhouette by a fantastic sunrise.
Instagram post 2157530315635447593_1666321323 Autumn colours 🍂
Instagram post 2137954947165360181_1666321323 We could not have been more blessed to have perfect weather to strip a roof! The north aisle roof is now watertight after a great week's work by Henry Powell Roofing Contractors of Oswestry.  Now preparing for a day of clerestory window cleaning tomorrow while we can access them!
Instagram post 2068921813791224278_1666321323 Plastering all finished. Love how the arches disappear into the wall. A massive thank you to Paul, Spencer and Sion for doing such a great job. #churchconversion #christchurchliving
Instagram post 2058747660069083324_1666321323 We have plasterers here working their magic. The House feels less like a theatre set now!
#christchurchliving #churchconversion
Instagram post 2049448925354884419_1666321323 Before and after... cutting back saplings in the churchyard. A job we try and do every year, even though we don't own the churchyard but if we don't do it they take over surprisingly quickly!
Instagram post 2048186143263341624_1666321323 Such a vivid rainbow over Welshpool this evening 🌈 #nofilter #rainbow

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