Today I walked up to the Fielden church, or to be more precise The Unitarian Church. It was a steep walk, a chapel had been built by John Fielden, but the church was built later by his three sons. This is Tod on a grey middling day. The houses tumble down the hills, built closely together they bear the scars of an industrial grime. Modern buildings try to ape the old windows but never quite make it, it is funny how old buildings carry their heritage so much better.
The church, built in the 19th century, is stunning in detail but not aesthetically appealing. I know we all love that little old Norman church stuck in a field somewhere, but you have to give it to the Victorians, attention too detail was superb. Though you may hate the over decorated later churches, this is a sophisticated snobbery, the craft work excels.
Each photo tells it tale, the church today is not used but 'Incredible Edible' gathers here each Sunday to sort and garden the many little growing places in the town.
Itlooks such a place full of character Thelma - and you already sound happy there - I am so pleased.
ReplyDeleteIt is an extraordinary building for such a small town, money definitely built it Pat.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful old buildings.
ReplyDeleteYes they carry their weight of history well.
DeleteSo much history and nostalgia. A photographers paradise.
ReplyDeleteIt is a good thing that law protects our old buildings Tabor, it has left us with a great jumble of old houses.
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