Victorian Churches - reinvention or ravaging?: a talk on how old churches were rebuilt in the 19th century
Haveringland Church, off Norwich Road,, Haveringland, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 4PW
Join us for an evening at Haveringland Church for a talk led by Architectural Historian John Vigar that will focus on conservation and Victorian churches. The growth in population and the rise of nonconformity changed attitudes with regard to the use of the parish church in mid nineteenth century England. Work was needed to the structure of these ancient buildings to make them more comfortable and to increase seating accommodation within a framework of an increasing historical and liturgical awareness. If the parish church was not providing sufficient, comfortable, accommodation there was the risk of losing worshipers to nonconformist congregations or other Anglican churches. This talk looks at work carried out on old Churches in the 19th century- when box pews, three decker pulpits and an austerity today only met in nonconformist churches, were swept away to create a `Church of England interior`. Old photographs and prints are contrasted with the same views today. Misconceptions will be challenged and you will never look at a church in the same way again!
Timings & Tours
- Wednesday 17 September:
- 1900
Location & directions
Haveringland Church, off Norwich Road,, Haveringland, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 4PW
- Directions:
- Haveringland Church is off of Norwich Road on a track opposite the entrance to Haveringland Farm. A car park is located near the church.
- Contact on day:
- Nigel Boldero
- Telephone number:
- +447503881199
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The track from the car park up to the church is uneven.
Additional information
This event is being run as part of our HODs Festival- 'Victorian Churches- reinvention or ravaging?'
- Max no of people per tour:
- 100
- Est. tour duration:
- 2 hour(s)
