The Church

The Church Bells

The history of St James's bells, the ringers, and the tower

An unusual story of Victorian craftsmanship — the distinctive terracotta gravestones in the churchyard, and the woman whose memorial they mark.

This article is being prepared from original research by Rosemary Arnold and will be added shortly.

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