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John Vigar

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Ecclesiastical Historian. Arts Society Accredited Lecturer. Author of 16 books. Trustee of Friends of Friendless Churches and Francis Coales Charitable Foundation. Member of the Advisory Council of the Norfolk Churches Trust. Unashamedly woke. 🏳️‍🌈

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John Vigar @johnevigar.bsky.social · 6h

This door at Eastwood church in Essex dates from about 1150, which is extremely rare. The hinge has an inscription which (more or less) says ‘blessings on those who come and go’.

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John Vigar @johnevigar.bsky.social · 1d

Wickhambreux, Kent, St Andrew. Nineteenth century stencilling and early twentieth century Art and Crafts glass.

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Pickwick The Dodo @lesleyhustler.bsky.social · 2d

Mum is in a side room with a bathroom. I love the emergency button in there, the nurse is like something from a carry on film.

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John Vigar @johnevigar.bsky.social · 2d

Fourteenth century ‘Kentish Tracery’ at Chartham near Canterbury.

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John Vigar @johnevigar.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks. Typo

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A busy week of planning for next weekend when I’m leading a party of guests around 18 churches in southern Hampshire. Saxon to Twentieth Century and small to massive. Image is Warnford. April 2026 tour to the Peak District now booking

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For #stainedglassSunday a favourite window by C G Gray of Cambridge 1928 at Winterbourne Bassett, Wiltshire

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John Vigar @johnevigar.bsky.social · 4d

Today is the Feast Day of St Francis. Here is a relief in the Carmo Monastery, Lisbon depicting scenes from his life 1382

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John Vigar @johnevigar.bsky.social · 5d

Westmeston Church, West Sussex where my ancestors lie.

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John Vigar @johnevigar.bsky.social · 6d

Smithwick Brewery, Kilkenny #adoorableThursday

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Latimer, Buckinghamshire, St Mary Magdalene. Designed by Sir Gilbert Scott in 1878 for the village in which he lived as a boy.

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John Vigar @johnevigar.bsky.social · 8d

Dogs fight over a chicken foot on a medieval monument in Lisbon Cathedral

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John Vigar @johnevigar.bsky.social · 9d

For Michaelmas, 29th September, here is a welcoming sign at St Michael’s Church, Brent Knoll, Somerset.

A reminder that the majority of parish churches are open daily, encouraged by insurance companies

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A subtle request at Wickhamford Church, Worcestershire.

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Stained glass of Stella Maris by Tom Denny at the church of Wallsend St Peter, Tyne and Wear, 2017.

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Flaunden, Buckinghamshire, 1838. The first church designed by Sir Gilbert Scott.

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John Vigar @johnevigar.bsky.social · 12d

I’m the last of my line.And rather proud of it.

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History and Heritage Yorkshire @handhyorkshire.bsky.social · 12d

Founded by Kathy King in 2022 to open York’s architecture and urban landscape to the public, York Unlocked takes place this weekend. As it says on the box it is a festival that allows residents and visitors to see York in a new way, and aims to educate and inspire a love of architecture.

Holgate Mill is a restored five-sailed tower mill in York, and is the oldest five-sailed windmill in the country. After falling into disrepair, it was restored by the Holgate Windmill Preservation Society and is now a working mill that produces stone-ground flour.

This Arts and Crafts-style building was originally built in 1927 as a memorial to Joseph Rowntree and served as a library for factory employees.

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John Vigar @johnevigar.bsky.social · 12d

Broadway, Worcestershire, St Eadburgha. A delightfully situated church outside the village

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John Vigar @johnevigar.bsky.social · 12d

Broadway, Worcestershire, St Eadburgha. A delightfully situated church outside the village.

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John Vigar @johnevigar.bsky.social · 13d

Ombersley, Worcestershire, St Andrew, by Thomas Rickman 1825 as an estate church. In the foreground is the chancel of the medieval church now the Sandys Mausoleum.

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Boveney, Buckinghamshire, St Mary Magdalene. On the banks of the River Thames and in the care of The Friends of Friendless Churches. Open daily.

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SBlandfo @sblandfo.bsky.social · 15d

Just booked John Vigar’s lecture on #Norfolk #churches - he is always brilliant so this will be a treat

John Vigar @johnevigar.bsky.social · 15d

This Thursday! Zoom lecture. Places still available.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1272538349...

Exploring Norfolk Churches

Discover the wide variety of Anglican churches in Norfolk, their history, architecture and furnishings

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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John Vigar @johnevigar.bsky.social · 15d

This Thursday! Zoom lecture. Places still available.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1272538349...

Exploring Norfolk Churches

Discover the wide variety of Anglican churches in Norfolk, their history, architecture and furnishings

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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John Vigar @johnevigar.bsky.social · 15d

We’ve all been there. Confused- not Ireland!