Churches Conservation Trust cares for over 350 historic buildings with world-class art, architecture and archaeology spanning 1,000 years of history.
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St. John’s is the only surviving church built into Bristol’s medieval city walls. In this video our Fundraising Manager, Suzanne, details the conservation works required to conserve it.
Help us put this plan into action by donating today: visitchurches.org.uk/bristol…
#visitbristol
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Our aim as a charity is always to keep historic churches alive and at the heart of communities. We are incredibly grateful to our brilliant volunteers for their dedication, ingenuity and perseverance in helping us achieve this goal.
#charity #VolunteerLife #historicchurches
ALT A historic church with an A-Board outside, which displays the words "Historic Church Open" (c) CCT
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The young participants of the CLIP Sound and Music Group at Sudbury Arts Centre, created beautiful music through a project titled: Silk Music “Weaving Music from Silk and Silk from Music,” exploring Sudbury’s heritage through music and textiles: youtu.be/bO1D41dqnR4?si=3MIL…
#community
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#Volunteers at St. Andrew’s, Redbourne, Lincs, are breathing life back into a forgotten church. The group hold a monthly churchyard rake&bake, research the history of the church and record wildlife seen nearby. They provide activities for young visitors from art to Easter Trails.
ALT A history display at St. Andrew's, Redbourne.
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Through the tireless work of volunteers at St. Edmund’s, Falinge, the church has become a vibrant, welcoming space that serves the wider Rochdale community. The church regularly hosts high‑quality musical performances and exhibitions.
#IconsOnAmmoBoxes #VolunteerLife
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The 1719 Society has been the driving force behind the revival of community activity at Holy Trinity Sunderland following the end of a successful @HeritageFundUK project in March 2025.
#community #sunderland
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Today, we are celebrating with our volunteers at our annual Volunteer Awards Evening, kindly sponsored by @MarshAwards . This celebration highlights our volunteers' hard work and achievements. We will share some of these throughout the evening.
#VolunteerLife #tourguide #church
ALT A group of people standing on a sunny country path looking up at a church, which is out of frame. A volunteer at the front addresses the group, giving a guided tour.
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Did you know, that CCT is supported by around 2000 volunteers? Our volunteers help keep historic churches alive by hosting events and fundraisers, opening and closing, performing visual inspections and much more.
#VolunteerLife #churches #history
ALT A group of people gathered in conversation outside a historic church. An A-Board displays the text "church open" in black on white ground. It is summer.
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Did you know there's a hidden medieval crypt just around the corner from famous St. Nick's Market in #Bristol? This treasure could be lost forever.
Help us conserve the crypt of St. John on the Wall by donating today to our “Secrets Under the City Appeal”: visitchurches.org.uk/bristol…
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Imagine carrying the weight of a city… This is the case for the 700-year-old Grade 1 listed church of St. John on the Wall, #Bristol. Without intervention, this special place could be lost.
Watch our documentary about Bristol’s hidden gem on YouTube now: youtube.com/watch?v=EE2LRZF0…
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We are celebrating heritage, history and community from 4th – 14th June! Wander into the wild at a rural church near you or travel back in time at your closest city church.
Find your perfect summer evening on our website: visitchurches.org.uk/whats-o…
#summerevent #concerts #churches
ALT Interior with open wooden door (it opens in) and large medieval wall painting of St. George fighting the dragon covering the wall (c) Andy Marshall
ALT Wall painting of St. George fighting the dragon on horseback, while princess Una prays in the background (c) Andy Marshall
ALT Close up of princess Una kneeling in prayer in a red dress (c) Andy Marshall
ALT Wall painting of souls being received into the montrous mouth of hell (c) Andy Marshall
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Musicians Billy and Ben Maton (on YouTube as The Salisbury Organist) have visited St. Mary’s, Itchen Stoke in Hampshire. A church of breathtaking beauty, modelled on French cathedrals.
Listen to them bring St. Mary's to life through music: youtube.com/watch?v=RpfkagvP…
#churchmusic
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Churches Conservation Trust retweeted
#IconsOnAmmoBoxes icons from #Ukraine Icons on Ammo Boxes #StEdmundsRoch 11th of May until the 29th of May Entry Free Donations Welcome 11am / 6pm
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Thank you @bernarddonoghue for joining our trustees @Assembly_House Norwich.
Our annual trustee tour is a great opportunity for our trustees and stakeholders to visit key sites, meet our volunteers and hear more about our work.
#visitchurchesuk #VolunteerMonth #tourism
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Delighted to be a guest of @TheCCT trustees this evening at their stakeholder and supporter dinner in the fantastic setting of @Assembly_House Norwich. Great updates on their inspiring work and the huge contribution of their thousands of volunteers.
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We're looking forward to welcoming artist & historian @TJGodden @ St. Petrock's for an inspiring talk.
Don't live near Parracombe? Find out what's on at a church near you via our website: visitchurches.org.uk/whats-o…
See Tim's art: timgodden.co.uk/
#freelectures #historytalks
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I’m delighted to be talking about the inspiration of old churches in the beautiful surroundings of @TheCCT St. Petrock’s Church as part of the Parracombe Arts and Literary Festival.
Admission is free, though donations to the CCT are welcome on the day. #art #architecture
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We are pleased to announce that Liz Peace CBE has been reappointed by the King to continue her work as Chair of Trustees at CCT. Alongside Liz, Ms Sally Jane Watson, MA, and Mr Andrew Morgan, BEng, CEng, FIMechE, ChPP, FAPM are joining the board: visitchurches.org.uk/what-we…
ALT Portraits of Sally Jane Watson, Liz Peace and Andrew Morgan (left to right in that order).
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Recently the stunningly painted church of St. John the Baptist, Inglesham, once saved by William Morris, was paid a special visit from Salisbury Organist, Ben Maton.
Watch Ben's video via this link: youtube.com/watch?v=YvTfHCga…
#organist #churchmusic #williammorris
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Good luck to everyone taking part in the Brighton Marathon today!
Did you know that the route runs past two of our churches? Runners will pass St. Peter's, Preston Park after 1 mile (open 11-3) and St. Andrew's, Hove (closed) at 19 & 22 miles.
#BrightonMarathon #MarathonWeekend
ALT Georgian exterior of St. Andrew's Hove, a square white church, with turret and blue clock.
ALT Windows at Preston Park decorated with red and green stencilling (c) Natalie Miller
ALT Mosaic of a flower at St. Peter's, Preston Park (c) Natalie Miller
ALT Pastoral exterior of Preston Park seen in the background behind a branch with tiny white blossoms. (c) Natalie Miller
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Thanks for the shout-out @ThamesPathNT
You can find out more about Morris' connection to Inglesham on our website: visitchurches.org.uk/what-we…
#MorrisMonth #ArtHistory
Celebrating the birthday today of William Morris whose home Kelmscott Manor near Lechlade was his 'Heaven on Earth'. He loved St John the Baptist church, Inglesham. Both Manor and church are on #ThamesPath National Trail. @TheCCT
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St Mary’s Church in Birdforth, North Yorkshire, is a small but historically rich Norman-era rural church dating back to the 12th century. yorkshire.com/birdforth/hist… This redundant church remains a fascinating heritage site showcasing England’s rural ecclesiastical history. #heritage @TheCCT @Emma_J_Wells
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