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The Garrison Church, Southsea, Hampshire

With a statue of Admiral Lord Nelson in the foreground. Taken back in May this year.

The church was built around 1210-1214, initially as a hospital and shelter for the poor and travellers. Then from around 1540 it became an armoury and storehouse for the military. In the 17th century it became a chapel for the military garrison.

It was restored in the 1860s, but then in WW2 it was bombed and the nave roof was destroyed. The nave is now just a shell, but the chancel is still a consecrated space.
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24 comments

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Beautiful composition Keith.
6 days ago ( translate )

Keith Burton replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Thank you Jaap..........you're very kind..!!
5 days ago ( translate )

Ko Hummel said:

nicely done
6 days ago ( translate )

Keith Burton replied to Ko Hummel:

Much appreciated Ko........many thanks..!!
5 days ago

James said:

Great bit of info on this shot, it is a wonder so much of it is left after being bombed Coventry cathedral wasn't as fortunate :(
Cracking shot looks even more impressive viewed large
6 days ago

Keith Burton replied to James:

Thank you so much James........you're very kind. Glad you like this one.

It's very well looked after and a popular venue for photographers and tourists.
5 days ago

Annemarie said:

ohhhhh bimbed:(.....without roof..........

Lke San galgano in Italy

beautiful
6 days ago

Günter Klaus said:

Deine Bildgestaltung auf diesen Platz gefällt mir sehr gut lieber Keith,das kommt toll rüber mit dieser schönen Statue und den Blick auf dieses schöne Bauwer,die Kirche haben sie ja toll erbaut :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Abend,liebe Grüße Güni :))
6 days ago ( translate )

Ajophotog said:

21st October a date to remember for sure, Trafalgar Day celebrates the battle of Trafalgar….oh yes and a very special person was born on that day too. ;)
6 days ago

Leo W said:

well composed view
6 days ago ( translate )

Peter Castell said:

It's good to see it is kept in such good condition
6 days ago

William Sutherland said:

Magnificent shot!
6 days ago ( translate )

Patrick Brandy said:

Composition parfaite triste histoire pour cette église bonne journée.
5 days ago ( translate )

Dimas Sequeira said:

Superb composition! Despite the absence of roof, the church stands there proudly.
5 days ago

TOZ said:

A beautiful building Keith excellent Image a shame not to be brought back into life.
All the best.
TOZ
5 days ago