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St Peter & St Paul's Church, Wincanton.

Walking through the churchyard before taking this picture, I was pleased to see that a memorial stone on the grave of Nathaniel Ireson (1685-1769) and many of his family members, had been newly restored (PiP). He rebuilt much of the centre of Wincanton following a fire in 1707. If you are interested here is a link with more about him and the statue.

www.wincantonwindow.co.uk/restored-nathaniel-ireson-statue-being-unveiled-monday.htm

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34 comments

Fred Fouarge said:

Een typisch engelse kerk...mooi Rosalyn(met die punten op de toren )
3 years ago ( translate )

Rosalyn Hilborne replied to Fred Fouarge:

Thank you Fred. Yes typical church architecture.
3 years ago

Nicole Merdrignac said:

Superbes. Nicole.
3 years ago ( translate )

Rosalyn Hilborne replied to Nicole Merdrignac:

Thank you Nicole.
3 years ago

Herb Riddle said:

A couple of nice captures here Rosa and interesting background info too.

Cheers, Herb
3 years ago

Jean said:

A lovely old church. I like the statue too. He sounds an interesting and talented person. Good that he should be remembered.
3 years ago

Roger (Grisly) said:

Beautiful church and an excellent memorial,
Two lovely images and an interesting link Rosa.

Thank you posting your image in the group
www.ipernity.com/group/west.of.england
3 years ago

Peter Castell said:

By the size and style of the church it must have been an important place. I hope he didn't have any links to the slave trade !! I'm surprised they haven't tried to get Amazing Grace banned. In Leicester they tried to get the statue of Mahatma Gandihi removed without success of course
3 years ago

José Manuel Polo said:

Sin excesivo esfuerzo podemos estimar que quedamos algunos menos que los que vivieron.
Es una reflexión evocada por la fotografía al estilo Perogrullo.
La foto es buena y el documento gratuito.
3 years ago ( translate )

Malik Raoulda said:

L’église est fièrement dressée et bien visible ,par contre la tombe a subit un superbe rajeunissement suite a la restauration et en plus c'est toujours bien de rendre visite aux morts.
Bonne et agréable fin de nuit.
3 years ago ( translate )

Pam J said:

WONDERFUL ENGLISH CHURCH
3 years ago

Ulrich John said:

This British architecture is really special. Completely different from the German. I like these view to this stone made buildings very much. Have a nice Tuesday, Rosa !
3 years ago

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

Very impressive architecture, Rosa. I love the way you have framed the main body of the church and tower between the shrub and the tree. I enjoyed reading the article about the Nathaniel Ireson statute. Interesting to see he was responsible for building Stourhead. I think you should have been asked to unveil the restored statue, and the Mayor of Wincanton could have had a day off. Cheers, Joe
3 years ago

Nouchetdu38 said:

Magnificent architectural ensemble!!!!!!!!********************
3 years ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Beautiful building; well composed image Rosa.
3 years ago ( translate )