The Churches of Britain and Ireland

 

Placename Index, E

Eaglesfield, Cumbria - see Mosser.
Eakring, Notts., St. Andrew. © David Regan (2011). Link.
Ealing, GLon., St. Stephen. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. Interior view of St. David's Home (formerly Kent House), Chapel (R.C.), on Castlebar Hill. © Christopher Skottowe (1968). St. Peter and St. Paul (R.C.) on Camborne Avenue. © Christopher Skottowe (1968).
Earby, Lancs., All Saints. SD 905 470. St. Patrick (R.C.) on Salterforth Road. SD 902 462. Interior view. St. Peter (Methodist) on Riley Street. SD 909 467. Mount Zion Baptist Church on Water Street. Interior view. SD 909 467. Link. All © Mike Berrell.
Eardisland, Herefordshire, St. Mary. The church was undergoing remedial works at the time of our visit. Another view. The window nearest the porch in the latter photo has unusual decoration. SO 420 585. Grade II* listed - link. A derelict Wesleyan Chapel stands at circa. SO 418 584. All © Steve Bulman (2011).
Eardisley, Herefordshire, St. Mary Magdalene. Another view. Both © Tim Hollinghurst. Link.
Earl Shilton, Leics., St. Simon and St. Jude. Another view. Link. Baptist Church. All © George Weston.
Earley, Berks., St. Peter. © Graeme Harvey.
Earl Sterndale, Derbyshire, St. Michael and All Angels. Interior view. SK 090 670. Both © James Murray. Another view. © Les Needham. Methodist Church. SK 090 669. © James Murray.
Earl's Croome, Worcs., St. Nicholas. © Peter Morgan.
Earlston, Borders, the Parish Church. © Bill McKenzie.
Earlestown, Lancs., St. John the Baptist. Link. Newton Methodist Church. Church of Christ. All © Peter Morgan.
Earlsferry, Fife, the ruins of Chapel Ness Chapel. Another view, and a sign giving a little history - built by MacDuff, Earl of Fife, in 1093, and repaired 1830. All © Jim Parker (2010).
Earsdon, Numb., St. Alban. © Bill Henderson.  Another view. © Alan Craxford. Link1. Link2. Link3.
Eartham, WSus., St. Margaret. SU 938 093. ©
Kevin Gordon. Link.
Earthcott, Gloucs., Wesleyan Chapel. © Phil Draper.
Easby, NYorks., St. Agatha. Interior view.  A spectacularly well-preserved wall-painting. Some of the ruins of Easby Abbey, with St. Agatha in the background. Link. All © James Murray. Another view of St. Agatha. © Peter Morgan. Two more views of Easby Abbey, 1, 2, both © Peter Morgan.
Easington, Durham, St. Mary the Virgin. © Bill Henderson.
Easington, ERYorks, All Saints. Wesleyan Chapel. Both © James Murray.
Easington, NYorks., All Saints. NZ 743 179. © Steve Bulman.
Easington, Oxon.,St. Peter. Interior view. Both © Aidan Thomson.
Easington Lane, Tyne and Wear, St. Michael and All Angels. St. Mary (R.C.). Apostolic Church. All © James Murray.
Easingwold, NYorks., St. John the Baptist and All Saints. St. John the Evangelist (R.C.). Both © Bill Henderson. Methodist Church. © Alan Blacklock.
Easkey, County Sligo, St. James (R.C.). St. Anne (CoI). Both © Bill Henderson.
East Aberthaw, Vale of Glamorgan, St. Peter. Bethel Baptist Church. Both
© Gerard Charmley (2011).
East Ardsley, WYorks., St. Michael. © Bill Henderson.
East Ayton, NYorks., St. John the Baptist. Another view. Link. Grade II* listed - link. Ebenezer Methodist Chapel. Grade II listed - link. All © David Regan (2011).
East Barkwith, Lincs., St. Mary. Interior view. An unusual metal pulpit, which Pevsner describes as "in the Arts and Crafts taste". TF 166 815. Former Methodist Chapel (1860), now in secular use. TF 167 812. All © Mike Berrell.
East Barsham, Norfolk, former Primitive Methodist Chapel, now in domestic use. Another view. TF 914 338. Both © Janice Tostevin.
East Bergholt, Suffolk, St. Mary. In this old postcard (Bulman Collection) the chief object of interest is the bell-cage, to the right. Three modern views of the church, 1, 2, 3. All © Steve Bulman (2005). A modern view of the bell-cage. © Les Needham. TM 068 356.
East Bierley, WYorks., Methodist Church. Note the inscription saying "Free Church 1889". SE 197 291. © Michael Bourne.
East Boldon, Tyne & Wear.
East Bilney, Norfolk, St. Mary. 132 TF 955 195. © Steve Bulman (2005).
East Bradenham, Norfolk, St. Mary, in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. From the postcard collection of Graeme Harvey. Link.
East Brent, Somerset, St. Mary the Virgin. ST 343 519. Link. Methodist Church. ST 347 520. Both © Andrew Ross.
East Bridgford, Notts., St. Peter. © Tim Hollinghurst. Link.
East Briscoe, Co. Durham, Free Gospel Chapel, formerly Methodist. © Steve Bruce.
East Carlton, Northants., St. Peter. © 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. Link.
East Clandon, Surrey, dedicated to St Thomas of Canterbury. © Barbara Barklem. 187 TQ 060518.
East Compton, Dorset, the remains of St. Mary Old Church. Another view. Dating from the 15th century, the church was abandoned in the mid 19th, the congregation moving to the then new church of St. Mary at Compton Abbas. Much of the old building's fabric was re-used in the new church, leaving the tower, and a 13th century preaching cross in the graveyard. ST 876 187. Both © Roger Hopkins (2010).
East Cottinwith, ERYorks., St. Mary. © Bill Henderson.
East Cowick, ERYorks., Holy Trinity. © Bill Henderson. An old postcard view, from Reg Dosell's Collection.
East Dereham, Norfolk - see Dereham.
East Didsbury, Manchester, GMan.
East Drayton, Notts., St. Peter and St. Paul. © David Regan (2011). Link.
East Dulwich, GLon, St. John the Evangelist. © Christine Bannan. Link. Emmanuel Congregational Church (1891, preceded by a tin church 1877). From an old postcard in Steve Bulman's Collection.
East End, Kent, St. Margaret (part of Benenden Hospital). 188 TQ 831 352. © Geoff Watt.
East Farleigh, Kent. 188 TQ 733 532. © Ann Gould. Dave Westrap advises that the dedication is to St. Mary. Link.
East Grinstead, WSus., St. Swithun. From an old postcard (where it's spelled Swithin), franked 1919, in Steve Bulman's Collection. Link.
East Grinton, NYorks., St. Augustine. © Bill Henderson.
East Haddon, Nhants., St. Mary. © Aidan Thomson.
East Ham, GLon., Markaz ud Dawat wal Irshad Islamic Centre on Plashet Grove. © Mehmood Naqshbandi (1990), and reproduced from his website Muslims in Britain.
East Hardwick, WYorks., St. Stephen. © Bill Henderson.
East Harsley, NYorks., St. Oswald. © Bill Henderson.
East Hedleyhope, Co. Durham, Methodist Church. © Steve Bruce.
East Heslerton, North Yorkshire, St. Andrew (1877). In the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. © Bill Henderson. Another view. © Colin Waters Collection (2010). And another, © David Regan (2011). Link.
East Horndon, Essex, All Saints, is now in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust, but still holds occasional services. The graveyard is still in use. Photo © Brian Thompson. Additional information kindly supplied by Linda Golding.
East Horsley, Surrey, St. Martin. 187 TQ 095 528. © Barbara Barklem. Link.
East Hyde, Beds., Holy Trinity. © Bill McKenzie.
East Ilsley, Berks., St. Mary. © Tim Tomlinson. Another view. © Bill McKenzie. Link.
East Keal, Lincs., St. Helen. © Dave Hitchborne. An old postcard view, previously in the "Unknown" section. Identified by Janet Gimber. From Reg Dosell's old postcard collection.
East Keswick, WYorks., St. Mary Magdalene. © Bill Henderson. Methodist Church. SE 361 444. © Michael Bourne.
East Kirkby, Lincs., St. Nicholas. © Dave Hitchborne.
East Knoyle, Wilts., St. Mary. Interior view. Both © Simon Edwards. Link.
East Langdon, Kent, St. Augustine. 179 TR 333 460. © Geoff Watt.
East Langton, Leics., St. Andrew. Congregational Church, closed before 1957. Both © George Weston.
East Layton, NYorks., Christ Church. Another view. Both © Alan Blacklock.
East Lexham, Norfolk, St. Andrew. The Saxon tower is supposed to date from circa 900. TF 860 172. © Anne East (2009). Link.
East Lockinge, Oxon., All Saints. From an old postcard in Steve Bulman's Collection. Link.
East Malling, Kent, St. James the Great. 188 TQ 703 570. © Geoff Watt. Another view. © Dave Westrap. Link1. Link2.
East Markham, Notts., St. John the Baptist. Interior view, and the tomb of Sir John Markham. All © Victor Markham. Link.
East Marton, NYorks., St. Peter. Two further views - 1, 2. All © David Regan (2011). Link.
East Norton, Leics., All Saints. © 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.
East Ogwell, Dev., St. Bartholomew. Another view. Both © Jill Bennett.
East Peckham, Kent, St. Michael. Not routinely used for services, this church is in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. 188 TQ 662 522. Providence Strict Baptist Chapel (dates from 1855). 188 TQ 666 487. Methodist Church. 188 TQ 666 487. Holy Trinity. 188 TQ 664 492. Link. All © Geoff Watt.
East Quantoxhead, Somerset. © Maggie Exon.
East Rainton, T&W., St. Cuthbert. Interior view. Wesleyan Methodist Church. All © James Murray.
East Ravendale, Lincs., St. Martin. © David Regan (2011). Link.
East Raynham, Norfolk, St. Mary. © Murray Lynn.
East Rounton, NYorks., St. Lawrence. © Bill Henderson. Interior view. © Peter Morgan (2009). Link.
East Rudham, Norfolk, St. Mary. TF 827 283. © Bill Henderson (2011). Grade II* listed - link.
East Ruston, Norfolk, St. Mary. © Geoff Watt.
East Saltoun, East Lothian. © Bill McKenzie.
East Stockwith, Lincs., St. Peter. © Dave Hitchborne.
East Stoke, Dorset, the former St. Mary, now part of a private property. © Graeme Harvey (2011).
East Stoke, Notts., St. Oswald. Interior view and the font. All © David Regan (2010). Link1. Link2. Grade II* listed - link.
East Sutton, Kent, St. Peter & St. Paul. 188 TQ 827 495. © Dave Westrap. Link1. Link2.
East Williamston, Pembs., St. Elidyr (CiW). SN 098 049. © Mike Berrell.
East Winch, Norfolk, All Saints. © George Weston. An old postcard view, from Reg Dosell's Collection.
East Witton, NYorks., St. John the Evangelist. © Bill Henderson. Two further views -  1, 2 - and an interior view, all © Steve Bulman. Interior view, © Alan Blacklock. Link.
East Wretham, Norfolk, St. Ethelbert. © John Salmon.
East Yell (on Yell), Shetland, Methodist Church. © Kevin Price (2011).
Eastbourne, East Sussex.
Eastbridge, Kent (Romney Marsh), church ruin. Another view. TR 078 319. Both © Dave Godden.
Eastchurch, Kent, All Saints. © Geoff Watt. Previously in the "Unknown" section, this sketch, made in the 1890's by Michael Foot's gg-grandfather, who lived in London, was identified by Janet Gimber. The former Wesleyan Chapel, now a private residence. 178 TQ 986 714. © Geoff Watt.
Eastham, Worcs., St. Peter and St. Paul. SO 657 687. © Les Needham (2011). Grade I listed - link.
Eastington, Gloucs., St. Michael and All Angels. 162 SO 782 057. Link1. Link2. Methodist Church. Link. 162 SO 773 053. Both © Dave Westrap.
Eastleach Turville, Gloucs., St. Andrew. © Aidan Thomson.
Eastling, Kent, St. Mary. 178 TQ 965 565. © Geoff Watt. Link.
Eastnor, Heref., St. John the Baptist. © Bill McKenzie. Another view, and another. Both © James Murray. Interior view. © James Murray. An old postcard view, Bulman Collection. Link.
Eastoft, Lincs., St. Bartholomew. Although the village is in Lincolnshire, James explains that the church is just across the county boundary in East Yorkshire. Primitive Methodist Church, dating from 1869. Both © James Murray.
Easton, Cambs., St. Peter. © Jim Rushton.
Easton, Dorset - see Portland.
Easton, Somerset, St. Paul. © June Norris.
Easton in Gordano, Somerset, St. George. © Peter Morgan. Link.
Easton-on-the-Hill, Nhants., All Saints (O). TF 010 048. © Michael John York. Another view, and an interior view, both © Janice Tostevin.
Eastriggs, D&G., Church of Scotland. ca. NY 245 663. St. John the Evangelist (Episcopal). NY 245 662. Both © Steve Bulman (2010).
Eastrington, ERYorks., St. Michael. © Bill Henderson. Another view, the side altar (south aisle) and two interior views - 1, 2, © James Murray. Wesleyan Methodist Church. © Bill Henderson.
Eastry, Kent, St. Mary the Virgin. 179 TR 311 547. Link. Hospital Church (redundant). 179 TR 308 546. Both © Geoff Watt.
Eastwell, Kent, the remains of St. Mary, which collapsed in the 1950's. Another view. Richard Plantagenet, the supposed last son of Richard III was buried in this old tomb. A modern inscribed stone is attached. All © Dave Godden.
Eastwood, Essex, St. David. TQ 8289. © Julieanne Savage. Link.
Eastwood, Notts., St. Mary, of which only the tower and peal of bells survives from the original building, the rest having been destroyed in a fire in the 1960's. © Bill Saxton. The following photos are all also © Bill Saxton, but the cousin of the previous Bill. The line of the roof can be seen here, on the tower. The re-built church is wholly out of keeping with the fine tower - what were the authorities thinking? Two older illustrations of the church (from before the fire) - 1, 2, both from Bill Saxton's Collection.
Eaton, Cheshire, Christ Church. SJ 869 653. © Len Brankin. Link.
Eaton, Cheshire, St. Thomas. SJ 573 633. © Les Needham.
Eaton, Notts., All Saints. Another view. Both © David Regan (2011).
Eaton Bishop, Herefordshire, St. Michael and All Angels. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Eaton Bray, Beds., St. Mary the Virgin. © Bill McKenzie.
Eaton Socon, Cambs., St. Mary the Virgin. Another view. Both © Jim Rushton. Link.
Eaton-under-Heywood, Shropshire, St. Edith. Interior view. Both © Aidan Thomson.

Ebberston, NYorks.. St. Mary the Virgin. © Elaine Hindson.
Ebbw Vale.
Ebchester, County Durham, St. Ebba or Ebbe. From an old postcard (franked 1909), Bulman Collection. A modern view. NZ 1055. © Bill Henderson.
Ebony, Kent, St. Mary the Virgin. © Geoff Watt. Link.
Ebury, Bucks., St. Helen. © Bill McKenzie.

Eccles, Borders, the Parish Church. © Bill McKenzie. Link.
Eccles, GMan.
Eccles, Kent, Methodist Church. 188 TQ 728 605. © Geoff Watt.
Ecclesfield, SYorks., St. Mary. SE 353 942. © Michael Bourne. The altar and window, and screen, both © Kenneth Paver. Link. Former Wesleyan Chapel, now a private residence. © Alan Taylor. Pentecostal Mission Hall. Interior view. Both © Alan Taylor.
Eccleshall, Staffs.
Eccleston, Cheshire, St. Mary. © Peter Morgan. Link.
Eccleston, Lancs., St. Mary. © John Balaam (1994). Link.
Eckford, Borders. © Bill McKenzie. Link.
Eckington, Derbyshire, St. Peter and St. Paul. Another view. A very early headstone. Sundial. SK 432 797. All © Steve Bulman (2010). Link.
Eckington, Worcs., Holy Trinity. © Graeme Harvey. Link.
Eckworthy, Devon, former General Baptist Chapel. SS 408 177. © Martin Richter (2011).

Edale, Derbyshire, Holy and Undivided Trinity. Interior view. SK 123 857. Both © Mike Berrell. Link.
Edderton Old Church, Highland. © Martin Briscoe.
Eddleston, Borders, the Parish Church. © Steve Bulman. Link.
Edendork, County Tyrone, St. Malachy (R.C.). © Gerard Close. Link.
Edenfield, Lancs., no dedication. The parish church, it dates from 1778. SD 799 198. Link. Edenfield Methodist Church, formerly Primitive Methodist Chapel. SD 801 190. Both © Mike Berrell.
Edenhall, Cumbria, St. Cuthbert. © Les Strong. 90 NY 569 322. Link.
Edenham, Lincs., St. Michael and All Angels. Interior view. Both © Alan Blacklock (2010). Another view. © Alan Blacklock (2011). Link. Grade I listed - link.
Edensor, Derbys., St. Peter. from a 19th century engraving. © Colin Waters Collection. A modern view. Interior view. Both © James Murray. Another view. © Bill Henderson. Link.
Ederney, Co. Fermanagh, St. Joseph (R.C.). H 219 649. © Gerard Close.
Edgbaston, Birmingham, WMids.
Edgcote, Nhants., dedicated to St. James. The tower. Both © Steve Bulman. 151 SP 505 479.
Edgeley, Stockport, GMan.
Edgerston, Borders, the parish church. © Bill Henderson.
Edgeside, Lancs., Mount Zion (Baptist). © Nigel Birch. An aerial view. This church was opened in 1977, with the previous church (shown here in about 1950 and 1900) being demolished in 1979. SD 838 227. The latter three © ECB. St. Ann. © Nigel Birch.
Edgeworth, Gloucs., St. Mary. © Graeme Harvey.
Edgmond, Shrops., St. Peter. © Peter Morgan.
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh.
Edingale, Staffs., Holy Trinity. © Bruce Read.
Edingley, Notts., St. Giles. Two further view - 1, 2. Grade II* listed - link. Edingley Methodist Chapel. Link. All © David Regan (2011).
Edingthorne, Norfolk, All Saints. © Geoff Watt. Link.
Edington, Wiltshire, the Priory Church, dedicated to St. Mary, St. Katherine and All the Saints. © Margaret Woodley. Link.
Edlington, Lincs., St. Helen. © Dave Hitchborne.
Edith Weston, Rutland, St. Mary the Virgin. © Robin Peel. Grade I listed - link.
Edmondstown, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Capel Cenhadol Y Graig. Dinas Mission (CiW). Link. Both © Gervase N. E. Charmley.
Edmondthorpe, Leics., St. Michael and All Angels. © Alan Blacklock (2010). Link.
Ednam, Borders, (CoS). © Bill McKenzie. Link.
Edrom, Borders, Church of Scotland. © Bill McKenzie.
Edvin Loach, Herefordshire, St. Mary. Interior view. The previous Saxon church, now ruinous, stands in the graveyard. "Interior" view.  SO 662 583. All © James Murray. Link.
Edwardsville, Merthyr Tydfil, U.R.C., originally English Congregational (1900). Merthyr Tydfil,
© Gerard Charmley (2011).
Edwinstowe, Notts., St. Mary. © Bill Henderson. Another view (date unknown), from an old postcard, collection of Mrs. Marion Allen, and another postcard view, from Reg Dosell's Collection.
Edworth, Beds., St. George. TL 222 408. © Les Needham (2010).
Edzell, Angus, Edzell & Lethnot Parish Church (CoS). © Derek Robertson.

Efail Isaf, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Capel Y Tabernacle (Welsh Independent). Another view. Both © Gervase N. E. Charmley. Link (Welsh), (English).
Efailwen, Carmarthenshire, Nebo Chapel.
© Ruth Roberts.
Efenechtyd, Denbighshire, St. Michael, dates back at least to Norman times. © Eirian Evans. Link.

Egerton, Kent, St. James. © Geoff Watt.
Egerton Forstal, Kent, Egerton Free Church. 189 TQ 891 466. © Geoff Watt.
Eggesford Barton, Devon, All Saints. SS 686 111. This church is on Andrew's "must see" list, for anyone who is visiting Devon. © Andrew Ross. Link.
Eggington, Beds, St. Michael and All Angels. © Bill McKenzie.
Egglesburn, Co. Durham, Baptist Chapel, formerly Methodist. © Steve Bruce. Previously listed as "previously Methodist", my thanks to Kevin Price for advising that this church has always been Baptist, having been built "for Calvinistic or Particular Baptists" in 1872.
Egglescliffe, Co. Durham, St. John the Baptist. © Bill Henderson. Link.
Eggleston, Co. Durham, Holy Trinity. NY 998 237. The remains of the Old Church at Eggleston Hall. Link. Methodist Church. All © Bill Henderson.
Egham, Surrey, St. Jude at Englefield Green - Anglican and Methodist. © Geoff Chew (2009). An old postcard view, from Geoff Chew's Collection. Originally a chapel of ease (1859) to Egham Parish Church, it was granted its own parish in 1930. Open Saturday afternoons. Link.
Egleton, Rutland, St. Edmund, and its splendid early tympanum. Both © Steve Bulman (2005). The following alternative view, interior views (1, 2) and the unusual carved square font (ca. 1200 A.D.) are all © Alan Craxford. Grade I listed - link.
Eglingham, Northumberland, St. Maurice. 81 NU 106 195. © Steve Bulman.
Eglinton, Co. Derry, St. Canice (CoI). C 523 202. St. Mary (R.C.). C 522 161. Faughanvale Presbyterian Church. C 535 203. All © Gerard Close (2010).
Eglish, County Tyrone, the Presbyterian Church. © Jack Storey, Monaghan Genealogy Specialist. St. Patrick (R.C.). © Gerard Close.
Egloshayle, Cornwall - see Wadebridge.
Egloskerry, Cornwall, St. Keri and St. Petroc. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection.
Eglwysbach, Conwy, St. Martin. From an old postcard in Steve Bulman's Collection. Link.
Eglwysilan, Caerphilly, St. Ilan. Of 6th century origin, the church served the valley before industry developed, and now stands alone. © Gerard Charmley. Link.
Eglwyswen, Pembs., former church, now a private residence. SN 152 364. © Mike Berrell (2009).
Eglwyswrw, Pembs., St. Cristiolus. SN 142 385. © Mike Berrell (2009). Another view. © Mike Berrell (2010).
Egmanton, Notts., St. Mary the Virgin, aka Our Lady of Egmanton, a pilgrimage destination. Another view. Both © David Regan (2011). Link. Grade I listed - link.
Egremont, Cumbria.
Egton, NYorks., St. Hilda. NZ 809 058. © Bill McKenzie. Old St. Hilda was demolished in 1878. From Colin Waters Collection. Cemetery Chapel. Another view. NZ 798 065. Both © Steve Bulman.
Egton Bridge, NYorks., St. Hedda (R.C.); a difficult church to photograph, this one is a composite. NZ 804 053. © Bill McKenzie. Another view of St. Hedda. © Steve Bulman
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Egton-cum-Newland, Cumbria - see Pennybridge.

Elberton, Gloucs., St. John. © Phil Draper.
Eldersfield, Worcs., St. John the Baptist. © James Murray. Link.
Eldon, Co. Durham, St. Mark. © Alan Blacklock.
Elford, Staffs., St. Peter. © Bruce Read. Link.
Elgin, Moray.
Elham, Kent, St. Mary the Virgin. Two interior views - 1, 2. 179 TR 177 438. All © Dave Westrap. An old postcard view, from Dave Westrap's Collection. The following are all © Fr. John Boyle. Another view of the church. A window portrait of St. Thomas Becket, dating from ca. 1490. Another window has St. George. The aumbrey. The baptistery dates from 1916, though the font bowl is C12. The organ. Link1. Link2. Link3. Link4.
Elie, Fife, the Parish Church on High Street. Link. St. Michael and All Angels (Episcopal) on Rotten Row. Link. Both © Jim Parker.
Elkesley, Notts., St. Giles. Two further views - 1, 2. All © David Regan (2011). Link. Grade I listed - link.
Elkstone, Gloucs., St. John. © Aidan Thomson. Another view, © Mark Turbott.
Elland, WYorks., St. Mary. © Stan Walker. An old postcard view, from Reg Dosell's Collection. Christ Church (Unitarian, 1866) on Huddersfield Road. © unitarian.co.uk. This, and many other old engravings on this website, are reproduced from the downloadable books on the Unitarian Church Headquarters website here. The books are Pictures of Unitarian Churches by Emily Sharpe (1901) and the 1914 edition of Nonconformist Church Architecture by Ronald P. Jones M.A, (Oxon), and the images are reproduced by kind permission of James Barry of Unitarian Church Headquarters. My appreciation also to Mike Berrell for his efforts in this regard.
Ellel, Lancs., St. John the Evangelist; 102 SD 487 558. The church in the grounds of Ellel Grange, which is disused, was dedicated to St. Mary - there was a proposal in 2002 to restore the church and convert it into craft workshops and a conference venue. Both © Elaine Hindson.
Ellerburn, NYorks., St. Hilda. The lych-gate. Both © Elaine Hindson.
Ellerker, ERYorks., St. Anne. 106 SE 921 294. © Tim Pickles. Interior view. And another. Both © James Murray. Former Primitive Methodist Chapel, now in residential use. © James Murray.
Ellerton, ERYorks., St. Mary. Methodist Church. Both © Bill Henderson.
Ellesborough, Bucks., St. Peter and St. Paul. SP 836 067. © Bill McKenzie. An attractive night-time shot © Clai Philpott.
Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.
Ellingham, Hants., St. Mary and All Saints. From an old postcard (franked 1907), Bulman Collection. A modern view, and an interior view. A closer view of the wall-paintings. A fabulous triangular wall-mounted sun-dial. The resting place of Dame Alice Lisle. Roger explains - "One of the most interesting attractions for the casual visitor is the historic grave of Dame Alice Lisle of nearby Moyles Court (now a school). In 1685 following the Battle of Sedgemore, she was wrongly accused of harbouring companions of the just captured James Duke of Monmouth, and was subsequently beheaded at the hands of the notorious Judge Jeffreys." All photos © Roger Hopkins. Link.
Ellington, Cambs., All Saints. Another view. Interior view. All © Jim Rushton. Link.
Elloughton, ERYorks., St. Mary. 106 SE 944 282. © Tim Pickles. Interior view. © James Murray. U.R.C. 106 SE 945 280. © Tim Pickles.
Elmbridge, St. Mary. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Elmley Castle, Worcs., St. Mary the Virgin. © Graeme Harvey. An old postcard view, from John Bowdler's Collection. Link1. Link2. Link3.
Elmore, Gloucs., St. John the Baptist. © Graeme Harvey.
Elmsett, Suffolk, St. Peter. Interior view. TM 059 472. Link. Methodist Church. Interior view. TM 055 466. All © Mike Berrell.
Elmsted, Kent, St. James the Great. 189 TR 116 449. From an old postcard, Geoff Watt's Collection. Link.
Elmstone, Kent, dedication lost. From an old postcard, Geoff Watt's Collection. A modern view. 179 TR 262 603. © Geoff Watt.
Elmton, Derbyshire, St. Peter, re-built in 1773. © David Regan (2011). Link.
Elsecar, SYorks., Holy Trinity. SE 386 002. © Bill Henderson (2011).
Elsdon, Nthumb., St. Cuthbert. © Bill McKenzie. Another view. © Bill Henderson.
Elsham, Lincs., All Saints. The tower. Both © James Murray.
Elslack, NYorks., All Saints. © David Regan (2011). Link.
Elstow, Beds., St. Mary and St. Helena. From an old postcard (franked 1908), Steve Bulman's Collection. An old engraving, dated 1887, from Colin Waters' Collection. A modern view, © Chris Emms (2011). Link. Grade I listed - link.
Elstronwick (or Elsternwick), ERYorks., St. Lawrence. © James Murray.
Elsworth, Cambs., Holy Trinity. Another view. Link. Elsworth Baptist Church. All © Jim Rushton.
Eltham, GLon., Christchurch (R.C.). Two further views - 1, 2. TQ 432 744. All © Dave Westrap. Link1. Link2.
Eltisley, Cambs., St. Pandionia and St. John the Baptist. Another view. Both © Jim Rushton. Link.
Elton, Cambs., All Saints. Another view. Interior view. All © Jim Rushton. Link.
Elton, Derbyshire, All Saints (1812). SK 222 610. © Bruce Read. Interior view. © Gervase N. E. Charmley (2011). Link. Bethel Primitive Methodist Church. SK 221 608. © Bruce Read. The former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel - the congregation left to unite with the Primitive Methodists in Bethel. © Gervase N. E. Charmley (2011).
Elton, Northants., All Saints. Wesleyan Chapel - stone says "Re-erected in 1864". Both © Robin Peel.
Elton on the Hill, Notts., St. Michael and All Angels. Another view. Both © David Regan (2011). Link1. Link2. Grade II listed - link.
Elveden, Suffolk, St. Andrew & St. Patrick. From an old postcard (franked 1907), Bulman Collection. An unusual choice of subject, since there is a very large tower just to the right! Link.
Elvington, NYorks., Holy Trinity. Another view. Both © Bill Henderson. Another view. © James Murray. Link.
Elvington, Kent, Pentecostal Chapel, formerly the miner's chapel. 179 TR 276 508. © Geoff Watt.
Ely, Cambs.
Ely, Cardiff (City), Cardiff.

Embleton, Cumbria, St. Cuthbert. NY 162 294. Former Wesleyan Chapel, now a private residence. NY 176 306. Both © Judith Anderson.
Embleton, Northumberland, Holy Trinity. Interior view, both © Peter Morgan (2009). Two further views - 1, 2, and another interior view, all © David Gallimore (2009).
Emley, WYorks., St. Michael the Archangel. © Stan Walker. Two interior views - 1, 2, both © Kenneth Paver.
Emmington, Oxfordshire, the former St. Nicholas, made redundant in 2003. SP 743 024. © Stuart Mackrell. Link1. Link2.
Empingham, Rutland, St. Peter. Grade I listed - link. Methodist Church. Both © Steve Bulman (2005).
Emyvale, Co. Monaghan, the Donagh Oratory. H 677 439. © Gerard Close.

Endon, Staffs., St. Luke. © Gervase N. E. Charmley (2009). The hard winter of 2009-10 gave the opportunity for lovely church photos, these two - 1, 2, are both © Chris Emms (2009). Link. Methodist Church. SJ 926 533. © Chris Emms (2009). Another view, which shows that some architectural features were retained from the previous mid-Victorian building. © Gervase N. E. Charmley (2009). Link. The former Wesleyan chapel, now converted to residential use. © Gervase N. E. Charmley (2009).
English Bicknor, Gloucs., St. Mary the Virgin. © Graeme Harvey. Link.
Enmore Green, Dorset, St. John the Evangelist (1843) sits in an idyllic position on the slopes of Shaftesbury's ancient hill fort. © Roger Hopkins.
Ennerdale, Cumbria, St. Mary. © Malcolm Minshaw. Link.
Ennis, Co. Clare, Franciscan Church. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection.
Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Cathedral of St. Aidan (R.C.). From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. Interior view. © Joseph Cantwell (2011). Link.
Enniskeane, Co. Cork, Church of the Immaculate Conception (R.C.). © Alan Craxford. The link includes an early (architectural design?) drawing of this church, and there are some differences - see e.g. the spire. Link.
Enniskillen, County Fermanagh.

Epperstone, Notts., Church of the Holy Cross. Another view, interior view, and the font. All © David Regan (2011). Link. Grade I listed - link.
Epsom, Surrey.
Epwell, Oxon., dedicated to St. Anne. 151 SP 353 405. © Steve Bulman. Two further views - 1, 2, and two of the interior - 1, 2, all © John Bowdler. The font, tentatively ascribed to the C14 by Pevsner. © John Bowdler.
Epworth, Lincs., St. Andrew. © Dave Hitchborne. Link1. Link2.

Erith, GLon., Cemetery Chapel, Erith Cemetery. 177 TQ 497 779. © Dave Westrap. Link.
Erlestoke, Wiltshire, Holy Saviour. © Elizabeth Nash. Link.
Ermington, Devon, St. Peter & St. Paul. © Peter Wood. An old postcard view, from Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Errigal Kerog, Co. Tyrone, St. Matthew (CoI, 1831). H 6030 568. © Gerard Close (2011).
Errigal Trough, Co. Monaghan, Church of Ireland. © Jack Storey.
Errogie, Highland, Stratherrick Free Church. NH 555 221. A tin church nearby was built as a United Free Church, which became CoS at the union of 1929. John says it appears to be disused. Both © John Mackie. Free Presbyterian CoS, between Errogie and Lyne of Gorthleck. NH 548 211. © Peter Amsden.
Eryholme, NYorks., St. Mary. © Kenneth Paver. Link.

Escombe, Co. Durham, the Saxon church (no known dedication). © Bill Henderson.
Esh Winning, Co. Durham, Methodist Church. Wesleyan Methodist Church at Newhouse. Both © Steve Bruce.
Esher, Surrey.
Eskdale, Cumbria, St. Bega. © Bill McKenzie. St. Catherine. © Alex Parker. Link.
Eskdalemuir, D&G., the Parish Church (CoS). Samye-Ling Tibetan Monastery and Centre. Link. Both © James Murray (2009).
Eskra, Co. Tyrone, St. Patrick (R.C.). H 519 594. © Gerard Close (2010).
Eskrick, NYorks., St. Helene. © Bill Henderson.
Essendine, Rutland, St. Mary Magdalene on Bourne Road. TF 049 128. © Robin Peel. Another view. © Mike Berrell (2011). Grade II* listed - link.
Essington, Staffs., St. John the Evangelist on Wolverhampton Road. Interior view, and the font. All © Dennis Harper (2003). Link. Essington Wood Methodist Church on Bursnips Road. © Dennis Harper (2005). Interior view, © Dennis Harper (2003).

Etchinghill, Kent, St. Mary's Hospital Chapel (1895). © Geoff Watt.
Eton, Berks., Our Lady of Sorrows (R.C.). St. John (now used as a sanatorium for Eton College. Both © Bill Henderson.
Ettington, Warks., dedicated to the Holy Trinity and St. Thomas of Canterbury. SP 267 490. © Steve Bulman. Another view. © Aidan Thomson. Three further views - 1, 2, 3, and a splendid wall-mounted sun-dial, all © John Bowdler (2010). St. Thomas Becket, of which only the tower survives, © Aidan Thomson. Friends Meeting House. Another view. Both © John Bowdler. John believes this building (on Rogers Lane) to be an old chapel, but is unsure of the denomination. Janet Gimber has advised that this was Wesleyan Methodist. © John Bowdler (2010).
Ettington Park, Warks., the remains of Holy Trinity which stand in the grounds of a hotel. © Aidan Thomson. Seven further views - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, all © John Bowdler (2010).
Etton, Cambs., St. Stephen. Robin says that this church was in a terrible state - boarded up windows, broken gargoyles, etc. © Robin Peel. Another view. © Jill Coulthard.
Etton, ERYorks., St. Mary. © James Murray. Link.
Ettrick, Borders, Ettrick Kirk (CoS). NT 259 145. © Ina Penneyston (2010). Link.
Etwall, Derbyshire, St. Helen on Main Street. Two interior views - 1, 2. SK 268 320. Etwall Methodist Church on Willington Road, originally Wesleyan (1883). SK 271 319. Link. All © Mike Berrell (2011). Link.

Euxton, Lancs., dedication unknown. © Michael Fisher.

Evanstown, Bridgend, Calfaria Welsh Baptist Chapel. © Gervase N. E. Charmley.
Evanton, Highland, the Kiltearn Parish Church. © Bill Henderson. Kiltearn Free Church. © John Mackie. The former Secession Chapel (1824) was been converted into flats in 1984. © John Mackie.
Evedon, Lincs., St. Mary. Another view. © Steve Tapster.
Evenjobb, Powys, St. Peter. Interior view. Bethel Baptist Chapel. All © Gerard Charmley (2011).
Evenley, Nhants., St. George. SP 585 352. © Steve Bulman.
Evenlode, Gloucs., St. Edward, King and Martyr. Interior view, the font, and an unusual survival - a sanctuary chair. SP 220 290. All © Steve Bulman (2011). Link. Grade II* listed - link.
Evenwood, Co. Durham, St. Paul. Cornerstone Christian Centre. Link. Both © Alan Blacklock.
Evercreech, Som., St. Peter. From an old postcard (franked 1905), Bulman Collection. Link.
Everingham, ERY., St. Everilda. © Shona Murdoch.
Eversley, Hants., St. Mary. From an old postcard (franked 1907), Bulman Collection. A modern view. © Ian Miller. Link.
Eversholt, Beds., dedicated to St John the Baptist. © Bill McKenzie.
Everton, Beds., St. Mary. This postcard (from Reg Dosell's Collection) was previously in the "Unknown" section; Garry Barr has kindly emailed to identify this church, which looks rather different to what it is on the postcard. Compare with this link, and this. He has also advised of this link which explains that the church tower was largely destroyed by lightning in 1974. It was decided to shorten the tower when re-building.
Everton, Notts., Holy Trinity. © David Regan (2010). Link.
Evesbatch, Herefordshire, St. Andrew. Interior view. Both © Aidan Thomson.
Evesham, Worcs.
Evie (on Mainland), Orkney, the Parish Church. HY 368 256. Trevor Hunt, the Minister, has advised that this church was sold in 2004 (for conversion to a residence) and the congregation has been meeting in a local school since then. They will be moving into a newly built church (© Trevor Hunt) soon - the dedication ceremony is planned for June 10, 2007. HY 268 254. The Old Parish Church. HY 375 247. First and third photos © Martin Briscoe.
Evington, Leics., St. Denys. Chapel. SK 628 030. Both © George Weston.

Ewell, Surrey, St. Mary the Virgin. © Peter Morgan. Link.
Ewelme, Oxon., St. Mary the Virgin. From an old postcard (franked 1926), Bulman Collection. Link.
Ewenny, Vale of Glamorgan, the Priory Church. © Margaret Woodley. Another view, and two interior views - 1, 2. The former Zoar Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, now a private residence. All
© Gerard Charmley (2010). Link.
Ewerby, Lincs., St. Andrew. © Dave Hitchborne. Link.
Ewes, D&G., Parish Church (CoS). NY 369 908. © Bill Henderson.

Exbury, Hampshire, St. Katherine. 196 SU 427 002. © Dave Westrap. Link.
Exeter, Dev.
Exhall, Warks. (near Alcester). St. Giles. © Aidan Thomson.
Exminster, Dev.
Exmouth, Dev.
Exton, Rutland, St. Peter and St. Paul. Interior view. The font. All © Jill Coulthard. An old postcard view, from Reg Dosell's Collection. Another view. © Alex Parker. Link1. Link2. Grade I listed - link. Exton Hall Chapel (R.C.). © Alex Parker. Link. Grade II listed - link.

Eyam, Derbys., St. Lawrence. © Bill McKenzie. Another view. © Steve Bulman. The church has a splendid sun-dial, dating from 1775. © Steve Bulman. Another view, and two interior views (photographed by kind permission of the church Administrator) - 1, 2, all © Mike Berrell (2011). Link. The former Wesleyan Reform Church. © James Murray. Another view. © Steve Bulman. Eyam Methodist Church on Hawkhill Road, and two interior views - 1, 2, all © Mike Berrell (2011). SK 216 767. Link.
Eydon, Northants., St. Nicholas. Previously in the "Unknown" section, thanks to Janet Gimber for identifying this church. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. Link.
Eye, Cambs., St. Matthew. © Robin Peel.
Eye, Herefordshire, St. Peter and St. Paul. © Bill McKenzie.
Eye, Suffolk, St. Peter & St. Paul. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. A modern view, the church as seen from the castle, and an interior view showing the splendid rood screen. 144 TM 148 738. Link. The Vine (Baptist) dates from 1868. 144 TM 146 739. Gospel Centre. 144 TM 145 737. All photos © Dave Westrap.
Eyemouth, Borders, the Parish Church. © Bill McKenzie. Another view. © Derek Robertson. United Congregational Church. © Derek Robertson. Another view. © Bill Henderson. St. Andrew (R.C.). © Bill Henderson.
Eyeworth, Beds., All Saints. TL 250 457. © Les Needham (2010).
Eynesbury, Beds., St. Mary the Virgin. TL 184 602. © Janice Tostevin. Link.
Eynsford, Kent, St. Martin of Tours (CoE). Another view, and an interior view. TQ 540 64. All © Dave Westrap. Link1. Link2. Link3.
Eynsham, Oxon., St. Leonard. © Brian J. Curtis. 164 SP 433 092.
Eythorne, Kent, Baptist Church. 179 TR 283 494. Link. Our Lady of the Holy Apostles (R.C.). 179 TR 279 496. Link (bottom of page). All © Geoff Watt.

 

 
 

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