⛪Genealogy: Churches.
While I was researching my family tree, I came across the names of many Churches, some of which no longer exist and some that do. I decided to investigate these places and record what I discovered here. Where possible, I will include any photos of the Churches I find or have taken.
Bryn-Mair Independent Chapel is situated in the rural community of Blaenporth, Ceredigion, Wales. Originally erected in 1833 to serve a growing Nonconformist congregation, it was comprehensively rebuilt in 1897 in its present form. Today, the chapel remains a testament to the vibrant tradition of Welsh Independent worship and community life.
- Details
- Written by: Alan Morris
- Hits: 1019
The current church building was erected in the 1850s on the foundations of an older church. The architect was Mr. Withers of London. There is a font, said to be of pre-Norman origin, outside, by the front porch, indicating an earlier history of worship in the community.
- Details
- Written by: Alan Morris
- Hits: 605
Nestled in the heart of Camrose, Pembrokeshire, St Ishmael’s Church is a striking example of medieval ecclesiastical architecture with a rich and layered history that spans centuries.
- Details
- Written by: Alan Morris
- Hits: 339
The Church of St John the Baptist in Axbridge, Somerset, England, was built in the 13th century and has been designated as a grade 1 listed building.
- Details
- Written by: Alan Morris
- Hits: 551
The Anglican Church Of St Mary and St John in Lamyatt, within the English county of Somerset, was built in the 13th century. It is a Grade II listed building.
- Details
- Written by: Alan Morris
- Hits: 656
St Michael's Church, Tremain, is a redundant church in the hamlet of Tremain (or Tremaen), Ceredigion, Wales. Cadw has designated it as a Grade II* listed building and is under the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches.
- Details
- Written by: Alan Morris
- Hits: 622
Tucked away on Pancras Road in Somers Town, within the London Borough of Camden, St Pancras Old Church is one of the city’s most atmospheric and historically intriguing places of worship.
- Details
- Written by: Alan Morris
- Hits: 67
St Peter and St Paul is a Church of England parish church in Chingford, London. The church is a Grade II* listed building.
- Details
- Written by: Alan Morris
- Hits: 655
The founder of St Silas church in Pentonville was Father A. L. Courteney, Vicar of Saint James, Pentonville. Saint Silas was carved out of his parish. Father Courtenay bought land, previously the site of a brewery, at the junction of Risinghill Street and Penton Street.
- Details
- Written by: Alan Morris
- Hits: 687