Placename Index, Ab-Am

Ab Kettleby, Leics., St. James. © Jim Rushton. Link.
Abbess Roding, Essex, St. Edmund. From an old postcard (franked 1911) in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Abbey Hey, Manchester.
Abbey Hulton, Staffs., St. John, SJ 9048. Our Lady and St. Benedict (R.C.). SJ 9048. Both © Geoff Pick.
Abbeycwmhir, Powys, St. Mary. The present church was built with stone from the abbey. © Eirian Evans. Another view, interior view, and the remains of the old church, all © John Bowdler. Link.
Abbeydore, Herefordshire, St. Mary. The remains of the medieval abbey now serve as the parish church. From an old postcard in Steve Bulman's Collection. A modern view, and an interior view. Both © Tim Hollinghurst. Link.
Abbeyleix, County Laois, Holy Rosary Church (R.C.). © Joseph Cantwell.
Abbeytown, Cumbria, St. Mary. The parish church is the remaining fragment (the nave) of Holme Cultram abbey. Severely damaged by fire 9 June 2006. NY 177 508. Methodist Church. NY 173 507. Both © Steve Bulman. Link.
Abbots Ann, Hampshire, St. Mary. © Frank Riddle at http://hampshirecam.co.uk.
Abbots Bromley, Staffs., St. Nicholas. Stained glass window, Both © John French.
Abbots Langley, Herts.
Abbot's Morton, Worcs., St. Peter. Interior view. Both © Aidan Thomson. The following are all © John Bowdler (2010) - the porch, just inside of which are two pews, dated by the church information leaflet to the 15th century; a triplet of windows of very unusual design; another three interior views - 1, 2, 3; the roof; the font is very plain, usually a sign of early date; the organ; and a window. Link.
Abbots Ripton, Cambs., St. Andrew. Another view. Both © Jim Rushton. Link.
Abbotsbury, Dorset, St. Nicholas. © Derek Jordan, on an external web-site. An old postcard view, from Steve Bulman's Collection. Link. St. Catherine's Chapel (originally part of the abbey). Link. © Derek Jordan, on an external web-site. Former Congregational Church, © Dennis Harper (2011).
Abbotskerswell, Devon, St. Mary. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Abbotsley, Cambs., St. Margaret. © Jim Rushton. Another view. © James Murray.
Aber-banc, Ceredigion, Chapel. SN 355 418. © Mike Berrell.
Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Holy Trinity. © Graeme Harvey. Two interior views - 1, 2, both © Mike Berrell (2011). Catholic Church of the Holy Cross (R.C.). © Graeme Harvey. Tabernacle, on Tabernacle Street. © Chris Emms (2009). Link. Former Baptist Chapel (1870). © Graeme Harvey. My thanks to Janet Gimber for the identification and for the following links - link1 (click on main image to enlarge), and link2, which, despite some contradictory date information, has some useful history. It also says that it was Unitarian after 1968, and closed for worship in 1976.
Aberaman, Rhondda Cynon Taff.
Aberarth, Ceredigion, St. David. SN 479 639. © Mike Berrell (2011). Link.
Aberbargoed, Caerphilly, Caersalem Baptist Chapel has dates 1839 and 1860 (re-built). Hills Community Church. The former Moriah Baptist Church, now a nursery. All © Gerard Charmley (2011).
Aberbeeg, Blaenau Gwent, Methodist Church, built as Primitive Methodist. © Gerard Charmley (2011). Aberbeeg straddles the county boundary, so for Christchurch, see the next entry.
Aberbeeg, Caerphilly, Christchurch. © Gerard Charmley (2011). Aberbeeg straddles the county boundary, so for the Methodist Church, see the previous entry.
Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil, St. Peter & St. Paul (CiW, 1882). Another view. © Gerard Charmley (2011). The original became too small, and another church was build adjacent (1912). Gerard advises that it appears to be disused. Both © Gerard Charmley. Sion Welsh Independent Church. © Gerard Charmley.
Abercarn, Caerphilly.
Abercorn, West Lothian, the Parish Church. © Bill McKenzie. Link1. Link2.
Abercwmboi, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Bethesda Welsh Baptist Chapel (1864, Grade II listed). Life in the Nations Church (Charismatic), originally Bethlehem Welsh Independent Chapel. Abercwmboi Christian Centre, in the former Abercwmboi Miners's Institute. All © Gerard Charmley (2010).
Abercych, Pembs., the former Ramoth Chapel (Addoldy Bedyddwyr, 1825), now in private hands. SN 250405. © Mike Berrell (2010).
Abercynon, Rhondda Cynon Taff.
St. Clears, Carmarthenshire, Abercywyn Church (CiW). Interior view. SN 299 169. Both © Peter Morgan (2011).
Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff.
Aberdaron, Gwynedd, St. Hywyn (Church in Wales). Another view, showing the church's spectacular situation. © David Wilkinson.
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City.
Aberdulais, Neath Port Talbot, Sion Calvinistic Methodist Chapel on Fforest Hill. The former Wesley Chapel, now a private residence. Both © Jim Parker.
Aberdyfi, Gwynedd, St. Peter. © Chris Emms (2010).
Aberedw, Powys, St. Cewydd. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Aberfan, Merthyr Tydfil.
Aberffraw, Isle of Anglesey, St. Beuno (CiW). Largely a Victorian re-build, it still retains some features from the 12th, 14th, and 16th centuries. Another view. SH 353 688. Link1. Link2. Link3. Link4. Seion Methodist Church (1887). SH 354 690. All © Dave Westrap.
Aberford, WYorks., St. Ricarius. © Bill Henderson.
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire.
Abergele, Conwy.
Abergwesyn, Powys, Pantycelyn Baptist Chapel. SN 893 537. © Simon Atkin.
Abergwili, Carmarthenshire, Capel y Ebeneser Annibynwyr (Independent). SN 437 211. © Mike Berrell (2009).
Abergwynfi, Neath Port Talbot, the former Parish Church. Caersalem Baptist Church (1887). Tabor Independent Chapel. All © Gerard Charmley (2011).
Abergynolwyn, Gwynedd, St. David. Another view and the bell-turret. Two interior views - 1, 2, and the font. There are two former chapels, both on Llanegryn Street - Chapel one (from a study of various maps, Howard Richter suspects Congregational). Chapel two, and another view - Howard thinks this one may have been Calvinistic Methodist. All © John Bowdler. Former Wesleyan Chapel, now a B&B. © Chris Emms (2009).
Aberkenfig, Bridgend, St. John. St. Robert (R.C.). The former Ebenezer Independent Chapel, now in commercial use. Bible Church. Church of God. The derelict Carey Baptist Church. All © Gervase N. E. Charmley.
Aberlady, East Lothian, the Parish Church. © Bill Henderson. A winter view, and the East Window, both © Revd. Norman Faulds. Norman advises that the central panel of the window is based on Botticelli's "Madonna and Child" which is now in the National Gallery of Scotland. The fabric of the church is late C15 (tower), C16 and C17 (aisles), with a Victorian renovation (1887). Link.
Aberlemno, Angus, the Parish Church. © Derek Robertson.
Abernant, Rhondda Cynon Taff, St. Matthew (CIW). Bethel Baptist Church (1856). Both © Gerard Charmley.
Abernethy, Perth & Kinross, Kirk of St. Bride (the Parish Church) on School Wynd. Link. The former South United Free Church on Kirk Wynd. Both photos taken from the adjacent Round Tower, © Alex Parker.
Aberporth, Ceredigion, St. Cynwyl. Interior view. SN 256 511. Link. Presbyterian Church of Wales, formerly the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. SN 258 514. All © Mike Berrell.
Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent.
Abertridwr, Caerphilly, Beulah Baptist Church. The former Nazareth Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, now a community centre. The former Gospel Hall, now a private residence. The former St. Peter. All © Gerard Charmley.
Abertysswg, Caerphilly, St. Paul (CiW). Elim Tabernacle. Another view. Ainon Baptist Chapel has been demolished, but the congregation meet in the vestry. Similarly, Jerusalem Calvinistic Methodist Chapel has also been demolished, and again, the vestry (which bears the date 1903) is now used. Another view. All © Gerard Charmley (2011).
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion.
Abingdon, Oxon.
Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, Aboyne-Dinnett Parish Church (Church of Scotland). Another view. NO 525985. Both © John Mackie (2010). Link.
Abson, Gloucs., St. James. © Phil Draper.

A'Chleit, Argyll & Bute, the Killean & Kilchenzie parish church. © Martin Briscoe.
Acaster Malbis, NYorks., Holy Trinity. Methodist Church. Both © Bill Henderson. 105 SE 594 458.
Acaster Selby, NYorks., St. John. © Bill Henderson.
Accrington, Lancs.
Achahoish, Argyll & Bute, the South Knapdale Parish Church. © Martin Briscoe.
Acharacle, Highland, Church of our Lady of the Angels (R.C.). © Martin Briscoe.  The Parish Church, dating from 1829. NM 675 683. © N. Argyll Extracts. Free Church of Scotland. © Peter Amsden.
Achill Sound (on Achill Island), County Mayo, Sisters of Mercy (R.C.). © Bill Henderson.
Achnacarry, Highland, St. Ciaran. NN 181 873. © Martin Briscoe. NN 181 873; grid reference courtesy of N. Argyll Extracts.
Achurch, Northants., St. John the Baptist. © Robin Peel. Another view. © Michael John York. Michael sells some church photographs, and has kindly allowed me to use some reduced resolution photos on this website. His business websites are here - 1, 2, 3.
Acklam, NYorks., St. John the Baptist. © David Regan (2011). Link.
Acklington, Nthumb., St. John the Divine. 81 NU 227 019. © Steve Bulman.
Ackworth, WYorks.
Acle, Norfolk, St. Edmund. © George Weston. Link.
Acomb, Northumberland, St. John of Beverley at St. John Lee. NY 933 657. © Bill Henderson (2011). Link.
Acrise, Kent, St. Martin. 179 TR 193 422. © Dave Westrap. Link.
Acton, Cheshire, St. Mary. SJ 631 531. © Les Needham. Link.
Acton, GLon., Holy Family (R.C.) on Vale Lane. © Christopher Skottowe (1968).
Acton, Suffolk, All Saints. 155 TL 892 452. © Steve Bulman (2005). Link.
Acton Beauchamp, Heref., St. Giles. © Mark Turbott. Another view, and an interior view, both © Aidan Thomson.
Acton Bridge, Cheshire, Methodist Church. SJ 592 757. Milton Methodist Church. SJ 596 744. Both © Bruce Read.
Acton Burnell, Shropshire, St. Mary. Interior view. Another view. Another, also showing part of Acton Burnell Castle. Langley Chapel. Interior view. Disused, and now in the care of English Heritage. SJ 538 001. All © James Murray.
Acton Scott, Shrops., St. Mary. Another view. Interior view. All © John Bowdler. Link.
Acton Trussell, Staffs., St. James, on Penkridge Road. SJ 937 175. © Dorothy Turley. Interior view, and the font, both © Dennis Harper (2011). Link. Grade II* listed - link.
Acton Turville, Gloucs., St. Mary. © Phil Draper. Link.

Adare, Co. Limerick, the ruins of the Franciscan Friary. Previously in the "Unknown" section, Margaret Toffolo's painting of a church was identified by Phil Draper. Link.
Adbaston, Staffs., St. Michael. SJ 7627. © Geoff Pick.
Adderbury, Oxfordshire. A splendid church, dedicated to St. Mary. The spire. Both © Steve Bulman. Interior view, © Simon Edwards (2011). SP 471 354. Link. Friends Meeting House. Link to external website. Methodist Church. © John French.
Addingham, Cumbria, dedicated to St. Michael. 91 NY 575 383. © Steve Bulman. An inside view. © Margaret Hall. Link.
Addingham, WYorks., St. Peter. Interior view. SE 085 497. Both © Alan Blacklock. Another view, © Stuart Mackrell. Link. Mount Hermon Wesleyan Reform Chapel (1861). SE 078 497. © Stuart Mackrell. Another view. © David Regan (2011). Link. Our Lady and the English Martyrs (R.C.). © David Regan (2011).
Addington, Kent, St. Margaret of Antioch. 188 TQ 654 588. From an old postcard, Geoff Watt's Collection. Some additional views, all © Dave Godden - a NE view, showing a blocked window in the Watton Chapel; the East Window; the Watton Memorial; and an obelisk in the graveyard to William Lockyer, R.N. (1730/1-1800).
Addlestone, Surrey, dedicated to St. Paul. © Barbara Barklem. TQ 043 644. The Surrey Islamic Trust (or Surrey Muslim Centre) on Albert Road was formerly St. Augustine's (Anglican). TQ 059 650. © Mehmood Naqshbandi, and reproduced from his website Muslims in Britain.
Addlethorpe, Lincs., St. Nicholas. © George Weston. Another view, in springtime. © Pamela Weston.
Adlingfleet, ERYorks., All Saints. Interior view and side altar. This memorial is to Mary Ramsden, who left her fortune to Catherine Hall, Cambridge. A ceremonial cleaning is undertaken yearly, known as "Washing Mary Ransden's neck". All © James Murray.
Adisham, Kent, Holy Innocents. 179 TR 226 537. Link. Baptist Church. TR 227 533. Both © Geoff Watt. Interior view, from an old postcard in John Bowdler's collection.
Adlestrop, Gloucs., St. Mary Magdalene. Two interior views- 1, 2, and the font. SP 243 268. All © Steve Bulman (2011). Grade II listed - link.
Adlington, Cheshire, St. John. SJ 925 803. Wood Lanes Methodist Church. SJ 936 817. Both © Len Brankin.
Admaston, Staffs., St. Leonard. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. The card is labelled as Blithfield Church - Admaston is the nearest settlement. Link.
Adwick-le-Street, SYorks., St. Laurence. SE 530 080. © Peter Fowler. Another view. © Bill Henderson. Methodist Church. SE 538 087. © Bill Henderson.
Adwick-on-Dearne, SYorks., St. John. © Bill Henderson. 111 SE 471 015.

Affetside, GMan., Trinity Presbyterian Church on Watling Street, built in 1840 as Ebenezer Independent Chapel. SD 755 136. © Mike Berrell.
Affpuddle, Dorset, St. Lawrence. © Bill McKenzie. Another view. © June Norris. Link.

Aghacommon, Co. Armagh, St. Patrick (R.C.), originally The Derrymacash Chapel (1834). J 049 589. © Gerard Close (2011).
Aghadowey, Co. Derry, St. Guaire (CoI). C 858 210. © Gerard Close.
Aghadrumsee, County Fermanagh, St. Mark, Church of Ireland. © Jack Storey.
Aghagallon, Co. Antrim, St. Patrick (R.C.). © Len Brankin.

Ahoghill, Co. Antrim, St. Colmanell (CoI). D 049 014. St. Mary (R.C.). D 046 015. Gospel Hall. D 048 018. 1st Presbyterian Church. D 050 015. 2nd Presbyterian Church. D 049 014. All © Gerard Close.
Ahorey, County Armagh, Presbyterian Church. Gospel Hall. Both © Richard Edgar.

Aikton, Cumbria. Dedicated to St. Andrew. © Steve Bulman. NY 283 529. Link.
Ainderby Steeple, NYorks., St. Helen. © Bill Henderson. Interior view, and the font, both © Kenneth Paver. Grade I listed - link.
Ainstable, Cumbria,  dedicated to St. Michael. © Steve Bulman. NY 530 467. Link.
Aird of Sleat, Highland (Skye), disused church at NG 589 007. © Martin Briscoe.
Airdrie, North Lanarkshire.
Airmyn, East Yorkshire, St. David. © Bill Henderson. Another view. © James Murray.
Airton, NYorks., Methodist Church. SD 902 593. © Philip Kapp.
Aiskew, NYorls., St. Mary and St. Joseph (R.C.). SE 270 884. © Bill Henderson. Methodist Church. SE 270 884. © Michael Bourne.
Aislaby, NYorks. (near Whitby), St. Margaret. © Colin Waters. Link.
Aisthorpe, Lincs., St. Peter. © Dave Hitchborne.

Akinduff, Co. Tyrone, St. Joseph (R.C.). H 694 613. © Gerard Close.

Alberbury, Shropshire, St. Michael and All Angels. Another view. SJ 358 144. Both © Les Needham (2011). Grade II* listed - link.
Albrighton, Shropshire, St. Mary. SJ 809 044.  © Roy Graham. Methodist Church. © Graeme Harvey (2010). St. Joseph (R.C.). © Dennis Harper (2011).
Albury, Herts., St. Mary the Virgin. © Bill McKenzie.
Albury, Surrey, St. Martha. © Mike Rice. Link.
Alcester, Warks., St. Nicholas. Another view. Both © Victor Hunter. Another view, this one © Aidan Thomson. Interior view. © Aidan Thomson. Link. Methodist Church. © Victor Hunter. Our Lady and St. Joseph (R.C.). © Graeme Harvey (2011).
Alciston, East Sussex. The dedication is lost. From an old postcard in Geoff Watt's Collection. Link.
Alconbury, Cambs., St. Peter and St. Paul. © Robin Peel. Another view. © Jim Rushton.
Aldborough, NYorks., St Andrew. 99 SE 406 664. © Paul Brown. An old postcard view from Steve Bulman's Collection.
Aldbrough, ERYorks., St. Bartholomew. Methodist Church. Former Chapel. The smaller building to the left has a tablet - "Sabbath School for Children of Every Denomination. 1835, Restored 1907". Janet Gimber advises that this chapel shows on old maps as Wesleyan Methodist. All © James Murray. Former Primitive Methodist Chapel. © James Murray (2009).
Aldbrough St. John, NYorks., St. Paul. © Alan Blacklock.
Aldbury, Herts., St. John the Baptist. SP 963 125. © Les Needham.
Aldeburgh, Suffolk, St. Peter & St. Paul. 156 TM 465 569. Baptist Church. 156 TM 465 565. Both © Steve Bulman (2005). Catholic Church of Our Lady and St. Peter. © Alan Wilson.
Aldergrove, Co. Antrim, St. Catherine (Church of Ireland). © Jack Storey.
Alderholt, Dorset, St. James. Another view. As Roger points out, the stepped gable is very unusual outside of Scotland, and in this case the 12 steps are probably symbolic of the apostles. Link.
Alderley Edge, Cheshire.
Aldermaston, Berks., St. Mary the Virgin. SU 596 650. © Jill Bennett. Another view. © Roy Graham. Link.
Alderminster, Warks., St. Mary and Holy Cross. Interior view. SP 230 485. Both © Aidan Thomson. Two further views - 1, 2, interior view, window, font, and an incised cross in the tympanum, all © Steve Bulman (2011). Grade II* listed - link.
Aldershot, Hants.
Alderton, Gloucs., St. Margaret of Antioch. © Graeme Harvey (2011). Link.
Aldfield, NYorks., St. Lawrence the Martyr. Interior view, and the pulpit and tester. All © David Regan (2010). Link1. Link2. Link3.
Aldgate East/Tower Hamlets, GLon., Jamia Masjid (Mosque) on Brick Lane. TQ 176 305. © Mehmood Naqshbandi, and reproduced from his website Muslims in Britain. Gervase Charmley advises that this was originally a Huguenot Church, and later served as a synagogue.
Aldham, Essex, St. Margaret and St. Catherine. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Aldingbourne, West Sussex, St. Mary the Virgin. © David and Pat Halliday.
Aldingham, Cumbria, St. Cuthbert. © John Balaam (2008). Interior view. Both © John Balaam (2008). Link.
Aldington, Kent, St. Martin. 189 TR 074 361. Link1. Link2. Link3. Aldington Evangelical Mission Church. 189 TR 061 364. Both © Dave Westrap.
Aldridge, WMids., St. Mary. SK 060 007. © Peter Wood. Link.
Aldsworth, Gloucs., St. Bartholomew. © Steve Watson.
Aldwark, NYorks., St. Stephen. © Graham Pickles. Another view, © David Regan (2011). Interior view, © Kenneth Paver. Link. Grade II listed - link.
Aldwincle, Nhants. All Saints is cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust. © Richard Higgins. Photo link is to an external website with a number of photos of this church. Another view. © Michael John York. St. Peter. © Michael John York. Link. Michael sells some church photographs, and has kindly allowed me to use some reduced resolution photos on this website. His business websites are here - 1, 2, 3.
Alford, Aberdeenshire, Howe Trinity Church of Scotland. Link. Alford West Kirk (CoS). NJ 575 165. Both © John Mackie.
Alford, Lincs., St. Wilfrid. © Pamela Weston. An old postcard view, from Reg Dosell's Collection.
Alfriston, East Sussex, St. Andrew. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. A modern view. © Graeme Wall. Link.
Algarkirk, Lincs., St. Peter and St. Paul. From an old postcard in Geoff Watt's Collection. A modern view, © Bill Henderson (2011). Link.
Alkborough, Lincs., St. John the Baptist. Another view. Both © David Regan (2011). Link.
Alkerton, Oxon., dedicated to St. Michael. The West front. Lively carvings on the clerestory. All © Steve Bulman. 151 SP 377 429. Two interior views -1, 2 - both © John Bowdler. Link.
Alkham, Kent, St. Anthony. 179 TR 256 424. Link. Former Wesleyan Chapel, now a private residence. TR 253 426. Both © Geoff Watt.
Alkmonton, Derbyshire, St. John. Interior view. Both © James Murray. Link.
All Saints, Devon, dedicated to All Saints. © Julie Baker.
All Stretton, Shrops., St. Michael and All Angels. © John Bowdler.
Allendale, Northumberland.
Allerston, NYorks., St. John. © Elaine Hindson. The Priest's Door and font, both © Kenneth Paver.
Allerthorpe, ERY., St. Botolph. © Bill Henderson.
Allerton Bywater, WYorks.
Allerton Mauleverer, NYorks., St. Martin. © Bill Henderson.
Allestree, Derbyshire.
Allexton, Leics., St. Peter. © George Weston. Another view. © Michael John York.
Allgreave, Cheshire, the former Methodist Church, closed since 2000. SJ 972 669. © Len Brankin. Another view. © Bruce Read.
Allhallows, Cumbria, All Saints. © Steve Bulman. 85 NY 197 427. This church was built in 1898, replacing the old church, © Graeme Rumney, dating from Norman times. 85 NY 204 418. Link.
Allhallows, Kent, All Saints. 178 TQ 836 775. © Dave Westrap. An old postcard view, Tony Larkin Collection. Link1. Link2. 
Allonby, Cumbria. Dedicated as Christ Church. 85 NY 082 425. © Leslie Mikesell Wood. Another view. © Alan Blacklock. Link. Congregational Chapel. © Alan Blacklock.
Allstone, Gloucs., St. Margaret. © Aidan Thomson.
Alltami, Flintshire, Bryn Methodist Church. SJ 266 655. © Mike Berrell (2009).
Alltwalis, Carmarthenshire, the derelict Capel Troedrhiw. The date-stone above the door bears the dates 1833 and 1897. © Gerard Charmley (2011).
Alltwen, Neath Port Talbot, Independent Chapel. The date stone has dates 1831, 1861 and 1886 (the latter a little unclear). © Gerard Charmley (2011).
Alltyblaca, Ceredigion, Unitarian Chapel. © Gerard Charmley (2011).
Almer, Dorset, St. Mary. © Mike Rice. Another view, from an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. Another view, and an interior view, both © Roger Hopkins. Roger rates this C12 church very highly.
Alminstone Cross, Devon, former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel (1876). Another view. SS 347 202. Both © Martin Richter (2011).
Almondbury, WYorks., All Hallows. Another view. Both © Ina Penneyston. Link. Grade I listed - link.
Almondsbury, Gloucs., St. Mary. © Phil Draper. Link.
Alne, NYorks., St. Mary the Virgin. © Graham Pickles. Interior view, and the Kempe window, both © Kenneth Paver. Link. Grade I listed - link.
Alness, Highland, the Parish Church. © Martin Briscoe.
Alnmouth, Nthumb., St. John the Baptist. © David Gallimore. Link. Methodist Church, founded as Wesleyan in 1891. © Peter Morgan (2009). Two further views - 1, 2. Both © David Gallimore (2009). Hanwick Hall, which Peter advises is "thought to have been Methodist". The same building can be seen from the other side in this old photo. Notwithstanding this, I can find no web text reference to Hanwick Hall, so can you confirm that it was indeed a Methodist Chapel? © Peter Morgan (2009). David Gallimore has sent a photo of Hindmarsh Hall, which is evidently the same building as Hanwick Hall. Previously a granary and corn exchange, it was converted to serve as a church in 1859, in which use it continued until 1876 when St. John was opened. © David Gallimore. Link.
Alnwick, Nthumb.
Arlesford, Essex, the ruins of St. Peter, burnt down in a fire in 1971. The churchyard is still in use. The church was replaced  - St. Andrew and St. Peter. TM 068 213. Both © Les Needham.
Alrewas, Staffs., All Saints. Methodist Church. Both © Bruce Read.
Alsager, Cheshire.
Alsagers Bank, Staffs., St. John. SJ 8048. © Geoff Pick.
Alsop en le Dale, Derbyshire, St. Michael and All Angels. Interior view. A rather beautiful modern window. All © James Murray. Link.
Alston, Cumbria.
Alstone, Gloucs., St. Margaret. Interior view. Both © Aidan Thomson.
Alstonefield, Staffs., St. Peter. © Bill McKenzie. Interior view. The Beresford family pew. Both © James Murray. Former Wesleyan Chapel, rebuilt in 1879, and now a private residence. © James
Altarnun, Cnwll., St. Nonna. Wesleyan Chapel. Both © Bill Henderson.
Altham, Lancs., St. James. 103 SD 771 331. © Philip Kapp.
Althorpe, Lincs., St. Oswald. © Dave Hitchborne. Link.
Altnaharra, Highland, the parish church of Altnaharra & Farr. © Bill Henderson. Drawing © Catherine Tremper.
Alton, Staffs.
Altofts, WYorks., St. Mary Magdalen. Methodist Church. Both © Bill Henderson.
Alton Barnes, Wiltshire, St. Mary the Virgin. © Roger Jones. Two views © Ian Miller - 1, 2. Link.
Altrincham, GMan.
Alvanley, Cheshire, St. John the Evangelist. SJ 497 741. © Bruce Read.
Alveley, Shropshire, St. Mary the Virgin. Another view and an interior view. Methodist Church (originally Primitive Methodist, 1862). All © Peter Morgan (2009).
Alverstoke, Hants., St. Mary. From an old postcard, Geoff Watt's Collection. Two modern views - 1, 2 - both © Kerry Marriott. Link.
Alvescot, Oxon., St. Peter. © Brian J. Curtis. 163 SP 274 045.
Alveston, Warks., St. James. Interior view. The Old Church. All © Aidan Thomson. Link.
Alveston, Gloucs., St. Helen. St. Helen Old Church. Both © Phil Draper. Methodist Church. © Graeme Harvey.
Alvie, Highland, Church of Scotland. NH 864 093. © John Mackie.
Alvingham, Lincs., St. Adelwold. Methodist Church. Both © Dave Hitchborne.
Alwalton, Cambs., St. Andrew. TL 134 959. © Zoe Martin.  Another view. © Robin Peel. Link.

Am Baile (Eriskay), W. Isles, St. Michael (R.C.). © Carol Myers. Link.
Ambergate, Derbyshire, St. Anne. © James Murray.
Amble, Northumberland, St. Cuthbert. © Bill Henderson. All that remains of the cemetery buildings is this arch, which used to have a chapel to either side. These were demolished in 1971. © Peter Morgan (2009). Sacred Heart & St. Cuthbert (R.C.). © Peter Morgan (2009). St. Mark (U.R.C. formerly Congregational). © Peter Morgan (2009). Trinity Methodist Church. © Peter Morgan (2009).
Ambleside, Cumbria, St. Mary Community Church (CoE and Methodist). NY 374 044. © Paul Brown. An interior view, the East Window, and a mural (by Gordon Ransom in 1944) depicting the rush bearing ceremony, still held once a year here, all © Dave Westrap. Another view, © Charles R. Thirlwell (1959). Link1. Link2. Link3. Link4. Methodist Church. NY 376 046. © Paul Brown. Baptist Church. © Steve Bulman. Kevin Price advises (2010) that this was previously a Brethren Church (he thinks until the 1990's).
Ambleston, Pembs., St. Mary. SN 001 258. © Mike Berrell (2010).
Ambrosden, Oxon., dedicated to St. Mary the Virgin. The tower. Both © Steve Bulman. SP 602 193.
Amcotts, Lincs., St. Mark. © Dave Hitchborne. Link.
Amersham & Amersham Old Town, Bucks.
Amesbury, Wiltshire, St. Mary and St. Melor. From an old postcard (franked 1905), Bulman Collection.
Amlwch, IOA., dedicated to St. Eleth. The Catholic church Our Lady of the Sea. Both © Bill McKenzie. Methodist Church on Wesley Street, dating from 1832. It was built to serve English miners and their families, who had come to Amlwch to work in the massive copper mine on Parys Mountain. © Keith Alexander.
Ammanford, Carmarthenshire.
Amotherby, NYorks., St. Helen. © Bill Henderson.
Ampleforth, NYorks., St. Hilda. Interior view. Both © Alan Blacklock. Link. Abbey of St. Laurence (Ampleforth Abbey). © David Regan (2011). Link. Grade II listed - link. Our Lady and St. Benedict (R.C.). © David Regan (2011).
Ampney Crucis, Gloucs., Church of the Holy Rood. © Graeme Harvey. Link.
Ampney St. Mary, Gloucs., dedicated to St. Mary. © Aidan Thomson.
Ampney St. Peter, Gloucs., St. Peter. © Graeme Harvey.
Amport, Hants., St. Mary. © Les Needham. Link.
Ampton, Suffolk, St. Peter & St. Paul. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Amroth, Pembs., St. Elidyr. From an old postcard in Steve Bulman's Collection. A modern view. © Peter Morgan (2011). Another view, and two interior views - 1, 2, all © Mike Berrell (2011). The former Ebenezer Independent Chapel (1867), for sale in 2011. Interior view (taken through a window). SN 165 071. Both © Mike Berrell (2011).