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Your favourite churches
We are inviting you; our friends, supporters of the National Churches Trust and anyone who loves churches to chose your favourite church.
We know it is currently a difficult time. For now, we are bringing our wonderful heritage to you virtually.
Inspiration, for when you're stuck inside
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Capability Brown
Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown was probably England’s greatest landscape designer.
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Ancient yew trees
As ancient as they are beautiful, yew trees have stood the test of time.
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Woven in time
It is said that all architecture has its origins in religion. Most of the oldest structures erected by man are interpreted as being places of burial and as holy places. Step back in time with us.
Spotters guide
Discover some of the wonderful things to see both inside and outside churches, chapels and meeting houses and help you to understand them when you get out and explore for yourself.
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Our favourite churches
Welcome to our favourite churches! Every member of the team here at National Churches Trust has chosen their favourite church.
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The Parish Church Photographic Survey
by CB Newham
January 2020 marked 23 years since I started visiting churches with the aim of recording them photographically.
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