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A.W. Pugin's Radical Restoration of St Mary's Church, Wymeswold
Heritage Open Day: The restoration of the parish church at Wymeswold, Leicestershire, was something of a trend-setter - at least back in the 1840s. Bob Trubshaw puts this restoration into the context of the early Gothic Revival movement. The restoration of the parish church at Wymeswold, Leicestershire, was something of a trend-setter - at least back in the 1840s. Bob Trubshaw puts this restoration into the context of the early Gothic Revival movement and compares to other early nineteenth century churches in the county.
Most of Pugin's structure and decorative features remain unchanged, which makes St Mary's an important example of his work.
Most of Pugin's structure and decorative features remain unchanged, which makes St Mary's an important example of his work.
Sat 14 Sep:Open for Ride and Stride 1000-1700. Talk: 1400; Free Entry.
St Mary’s C of E Church, Wymeswold, 1 The Stockwell, Wymeswold, Leicestershire LE12 6UF
Sat 14 September