The present building dates from 1822 when it replaced an ancient building with Saxon arches and Norman work that was in dire need of expensive renovation. The outer walls follow the plan of the mediaeval church with old burial vaults lying beneath the present floor; retained memorials from the previous church can be [...]
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The Parish Church of St John the Baptist
10 Comments CherryPie on Jul 31st 2022
Filed under Anecdotes, Holidays, Windsor 2022
Windsor – Day Five
We were due to meet my nephew for lunch so we spent the morning in Windsor. The first place to visit was The Parish Church of St John the Baptist to see the 1660 painting of The Last Supper. As we arrived outside the church Mr C realised that he had forgotten to pick up [...]
8 Comments CherryPie on Jun 23rd 2022