Rickinghall, Superior, St Mary's Church c.1965
Photo ref: R327003
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More about this scene

The 14th-century tower had battlements added a century later. The nave was rebuilt at the same time - it is 30 feet wide. There is a blocked arch under the window, where a chapel has been demolished. The porch has an unusual extra buttress which here masks some of the decoration over the door. The church was restored and re-roofed in 1962, but it became redundant in 1977.

A Selection of Memories from Rickinghall

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Rickinghall

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Rickinghall Chapel I came to a chapel on high ground, The door of old English oak invited, History was captured on the uneven white walls And reflected on high stained windows, And there was love Such love, She spoke of God as a family friend, A guest for dinner, that would never attend, Of times he would talk, but never speak, Sometimes go, but never leave, A friend that would always be there, So ...see more