St Mary's Church, Whitkirk, Leeds

Come and explore our 15th century church building with elements dating back to the 12th century. On show will be a fine collection of kneelers, banners, church vestments and embroideries which have been created over the last hundred years by local people. The church embodies the everyday histories of people in our area across the years, including its connections to the families at Temple Newsam House. John Smeaton, builder of the Eddystone Lighthouse, prolific inventor and Father of Civil Engineering, lived and worked at Austhorpe and is commemorated at St Mary's.
As part of the special city-wide celebrations for the granting of the Leeds Charter in 1626, there will be displays and a special event:
"Going to church in 1626".
Short talks by the Vicar, the Rev. Dr Claire Honess:

Saturday 19th September at 11.00am and 2.30pm
Sunday 20th September at 2.30pm
Talks will last for about half an hour.
No need to book - just come along!

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

10.00 - 4.00

Sunday 20 September:

2.00 - 4.00

Location & directions

St. Mary's Church, 390 Selby Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 0AA

Contact on day:

Claire Honess

Telephone number:

+441135318141

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

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