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Parish of Great Chesham |
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St Mary's Chesham |
Emmanuel Chesham |
Christ Church Waterside |
St John's Ashley Green |
St John's Bellingdon |
St George's Tyler's Hill |
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Shirley and Clive Foxell have published
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A church is principally a group of people but it's also a building, and we are fortunate to have a fine and historic place in which to meet. Here is some information about its history. St Mary’s, the lovely old parish church of Great Chesham, stands on a hill overlooking the town. Its exact date cannot be ascertained but its ancient character is established beyond doubt. The earliest certain evidence of a church building on the site is part of a Norman window between the North Transept and North Aisle, dating back to the 12th century. The cruciform building is an amalgam of various styles. Records made by Richard Bowle in the 17th century give details of the building of a west gallery and new seating. This was removed when Gilbert Scott was commissioned to reorder in the 19th century. The recent reordering in 1999, designed by Robert Potter, has once again created a gallery, into which the organ was moved, as well as new seating, sensitive lighting and a beautiful floor of Purbeck stone. Chairs positioned in a semicircle have replaced pews, giving a feeling of space and inclusion for all the congregation. The upkeep of the building is supported by the Friends of St Mary's.
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Our aim is to be welcoming, caring, praising, growing Christians, always proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ |
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