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| Alford, St Wilfrid* |
Church from 14th century, built of local sandstone with extensive Victorian improvements. Fine 17th century tomb of Sir Robert Christopher and his wife. Pulpit has fine Jacobean carving. Bell tower houses a peal of six bells. The Parvis Room over the porch was the original Alford Grammar School. John Smith, Virginia’s first governor, was probably a pupil. Number of stained-glass windows, including one of St Wilfrid. Links to Anne Hutchinson, nee Marbury, one of the original colonists of America. Her father was vicar. Fine collection of over 200 kneelers depicting local organisations and in memory of loved ones.
Opening times 14-15th September
Saturday 9,30am-4pmSunday 11am-4pm (Service 10am - 11am)
Postcode: LN13 9DS
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