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Lacock, Wiltshire, St. Cyriac. 173 ST 917 885. Interior view. Both © Aidan Thomson. Link.  Cemetery Chapel. 173 ST 914 883. © Steve Bulman.
Ladbroke, Warks., dedicated to All Saints. © Aidan Thomson.
Laddingford, St. Mary. 188 TQ 691 479. The former Orthodox Chapel. 188 TQ 691 482. Both © Geoff Watt.
Ladykirk, Borders, Church of Scotland. © Bill McKenzie.
Laggan (near Newtonmore), Highland, the parish church. © Martin Briscoe.
Laghey, Co. Donegal, the Parish Church (CoI). © Graeme Harvey.
Laindon, Essex, St. Nicholas.
Lairg, Highland. Free Church. Both © Bill Henderson.
Laithkirk, NYorks. © Bill McKenzie.
Lambeg, Co. Antrim, St. Colman (R.C.). J 274 665. © Gerard Close.
Lambeg, County Down, Church of Ireland. © Jack Storey.
Lamberhurst, Kent, St. Mary the Virgin. 188 TQ 682 366. © Geoff Watt.
Lambholm, Orkney Islands, the Italian Chapel. Interior. This chapel was built and decorated by Italian POW's during WWII. Both © Bill Henderson. This shot © Martin Briscoe shows something of the Nissen hut used to construct the chapel.
Lambley, Northumberland, St. Mary and St. Patrick. Interior view. Both © Alan Blacklock.
Lambutts, WYorks., Methodist Church. © Geoff Wardle.
Lamesley, Tyne and Wear, St. Andrew. © Bill Henderson.
Laminess, Orkney (on Sanday), Old Church. There is a date above the door, 1909. HY 620 373. © Martin Briscoe.
Lamlash, NAyrs., - see Arran.
Lampeter, Ceredigion, St. Peter (Neuadd yr Eglwys). SN 575 484. Shiloh Bresbyteriath Cymru. SN 575 482. Both © Mike Berrell.
Lamphey, Pembs., St. Faith and St. Tyfai (CiW). Interior view. SN 015 004. © Mike Berrell.
Lamplugh, Cumbria, dedicated to St. Michael. © Steve Bulman. 89 NY 088 208.
Lamport, Nhants., All Saints. © George Weston.
Lancaster, Lancs.
Lanchester, Durham, All Saints. © Dave Foreman. Another view. © Bill Henderson.
Landewednack, Cornwall, St. Lanty or St. Winwallow. From an old postcard, Geoff Watt's Collection. Link.
Landrake, Cornwall, St. Michael. Former Methodist Chapel (and adjoining school), now both private residences. The new Methodist Church. Interior view. All © James Murray.
Landulph, Cnwll., St. Leonard and St. Dilph. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. Link.
Lane End, Bucks., Holy Trinity. From an old postcard, Brett Jeffery's Collection.
Lanercost, Cumb. The nave of Lanercost Priory now serves as the parish church. © Steve Bulman. 86 NY 556 638. Link. Another View. © Bill Henderson.
Laneshaw Bridge, Lancs., Methodist Church. 103 SD 921 407. © Philip Kapp.
Langbank, Renfrwwshire. St. Vincent (R.C.). Both © Martin Briscoe.
Langcliffe, NYorks., St. John the Evangelist. Interior view. Both © Alan Blacklock. Link.
Langdon Hills, Essex.
Langford, Beds., St. Andrew. © Bill McKenzie.
Langford, Essex, St. Giles. Another view. Both © Steve Taylor. Link.
Langford, Oxon., St. Matthew. © Brian J. Curtis. 163 SP 249 025.
Langham, Norfolk, St. Andrew & St. Mary. The gravestone of Langham's most famous son, Captain Frederick Marryat lies in the churchyard. 133 TG 008 413. Both © Steve Bulman. Link.
Langho, Lancs., St. Leonard. 103 SD 711 349. St. Mary, (R.C.). 103 SD 704 339. Methodist Church. 103 SD 705 342. All © Philip Kapp.
Langley, Warks., St. Mary. Another view. Interior view. All © Aidan Thomson.
Langley Mill, Derbyshire, St. Andrew (CoE and Methodist). © Bill Henderson. Link.
Langley Moor, Co. Durham, the former Willis Memorial Methodist Church, now a garage. © Steve Bruce.
Langrish, Hants., St. John the Evangelist. From an old postcard (franked 1908), Bulman Collection. Link.
Langtoft, ERYorks., St. Peter. © James Murray.
Langtoft, Lincs., St. Michael & All Angels. Interior view. Both © Jill Coulthard. Link.
Langton, NYorks., St. Andrew. © George Weston.
Langton-by-Horncastle, Lincs., St. Margaret. © Dave Hitchborne.
Langton Long, Dorset, All Saints. © June Norris. Another view. © Roger Hopkins.
Langton Matravers, Dorset, St. George. © Bill McKenzie.
Langwathby, Cumbria, St. Peter. © Steve Bulman. 91 NY 571 336. Link.
Lanhydrock, Cnwll., St. Hydrock. © Derek Jordan. Photo is on an external web-site. Link.
Lanssalos, Cnwll., St. Ildierna. Link to external web-site.
Largs, North Ayrshire.
Larkfield, Kent, Methodist Church. 188 TQ 704 583. © Geoff Watt.
Lasham, Hants., St. Mary. Another view. Built in 1866 on the site of a much older (Saxon) church. © Mike Rice. Link.
Lashenden, Kent, Ebenezer Chapel (Strict Baptist), dated 1879. 188 TQ 849 410. © Geoff Watt.
Lastingham, NYorks., St. Mary. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. Link.
Lastington, NYorks., St. Mary. © Bill McKenzie.
Latheron, Highland, Church of Scotland. ND 198 334. Old Church. ND 203 333. Both © Martin Briscoe. Another view of the old church, which now serves as the Clan Gunn Museum. © Bill Henderson.
Latheronwheel, Highland, former chapel. © Bill Henderson.
Latimer, Bucks., St. Mary Magdalene. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection.
Lauder, Borders, Church of Scotland. © Bill Henderson.
Laughton, Leics., St. Luke. © George Weston.
Laughton en le Morthen, SYorks., All Saints. © Bill Henderson.
Launceston, Cnwll., St. Mary Magdalene. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection.
Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, Arbuthnott Kirk. © Tommy Crocket.
Launton, Oxon., dedicated to St. Mary. © Steve Bulman. 164 SP 603 228.
Lavenham, Suffolk.
Lavernock, Vale of Glamorgan, St. Lawrence. © David and Pat Halliday.
Laverstoke, Hants., St. Mary the Virgin. 185 SU 476 489. © Philip Kapp.
Laverton, NYorks., Methodist Chapel. © Martin Briscoe.
Lavey, County Derry, St. Mary (R.C.). This is the "new" church, dedicated in 1873. © Mark Lusby.
Laxton, ERYorks., St. Peter. 106 SE 792 255. © Tim Pickles. Interior view. © James Murray.  Former Wesleyan Chapel, now a workshop. © James Murray. The Old Church, originally dedicated to St. John, of which only the chancel remains. The rest of the church was demolished in mid-Victorian times. Since then it has been used as a mortuary chapel, but is now a storeroom. Another view. Both © James Murray.
Layham, Suffolk - see Lower Layham.
Lazonby, Cumb., St. Nicholas. © Steve Bulman. 90 NY 549 398. Link.

Lea, Herefordshire, St. John the Baptist. © June Norris.
Lead, NYorks., St. Mary. The interior. This lovely little church is only used once a year, and cared for by the Churches Conservatin Trust. Both © Bill Henderson. An old engraving. © Colin Waters Collection.
Leadgate, Durham.
Leake, NYorks., St. Mary. © Bill Henderson. Another view. © James Murray.
Lealholm, NYorks., St. James the Greater. NZ 763 076. Methodist Church (originally Wesleyan, dating from 1839). NZ 761 075. Both © Steve Bulman.
Leamington Spa, Warks.
Leatherhead, Surrey.
Leathley, NYorks., St. Oswald. © Bill Henderson.
Leaveland, Kent, St. Laurence. 189 TR 004 548. © Geoff Watt.
Leavesden Green, Herts., All Saints. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection.
Lechlade, Gloucs., St. Lawrence. © Bill McKenzie. 163 SU 214 995.
Leck, Lancs., St. Peter. © Mrs. Janet Dalby.
Leckhampton, Gloucs., St. Peter. Link. Baptist Church. Both © Graeme Harvey.
Leconfield, ERYorks., St. Catherine. © James Murray.
Ledbury, Herefordshire, St. Michael & All Angels. Another view. Both © Graeme Harvey.
Ledsham, WYorks., dedicated to All Saints. © Bill Henderson.
Lee, Greater London, St. Margaret. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. Link.
Leeds, Kent, St. Nicholas. 188 TQ 825 534. © Geoff Watt. Link.
Leeds, WYorks.
Leek, Staffs.
Leeming, NYorks.
Leenane, County Galway, R.C. church. © Bill Henderson.
Legbourne, Lincs., All Saints. Interior view. Legbourne has seven windows by Frederick Preedy. Both © Tudorbarlow (Flickr).
Leicester, Leics.
Leigh, GMan., Wesleyan Church. Another image previously in the unknown section. Thanks to Alan Nixon for identifying this as the now demolished King Street Methodist Church. The site was re-used for the Kingsleigh Methodist Church. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. Former Salvation Army Hall on Cook Street, now a nursery. © Rob Brettle.
Leigh, Kent, St. Mary. 188 TQ 548 466. © Dave Westrap. An old postcard view, from Geoff Watt's Collection. Link1. Link2. Link3.
Leigh Delamere, Wilts., St. Margaret. Originally in the "Unknown" section, thanks to Michael Royalton-Kisch for identifying this church. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. Link. 
Leigh on Mendip, St. Giles. ST 693 473. © Kevin Gordon. Link.
Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, St. Clement. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection.
Leigh Woods, Somerset, St. Mary the Virgin on Church Road. An unusual church, with dormer windows, and an odd tower. ST 558 728. © Andrew Ross. Link.
Leighton Bromswold, Cambs., St. Mary. © Jim Rushton.
Leintwardine, Herefordshire, St. Mary Magdalene. SO 405 740.
Leire, Leics., St. Peter. © Aidan Thomson.
Leiston, Suffolk, St. Margaret. 156 TM 439 625. © Judith Anderson.
Leith, City of Edinburgh.
Lemington, Tyne & Wear, Holy Saviour (Sugley Parish Church). Link. St. George (R.C.). Methodist Church. All © Bill Henderson.
Lemsford, Herts., St. John the Evangelist. © Bill McKenzie.
Lenham, Kent, St. Mary. TQ 899 521. © John Salmon. Link.
Lenham Heath, Kent, former chapel (now a private residence). 189 TQ 919 495. © Geoff Watt.
Leominster, Herefordshire.
Leonard Stanley, Gloucs., St. Swithun. © Aidan Thomson.
Lerwick, Shetland.
Les Vaubelets, Guernsey, The Little Chapel. A view of the entrance. © Roger Heap.
Lesbury, Nthumb., St. Mary. 81 NU 236 117. © Steve Bulman.
Lessingham, Norfolk, All Saints. © Geoff Watt. Link.
Letchworth, Herts.
Letheringsett, Norfolk, St. Andrew. © Bill McKenzie. Link.
Letwell, SYorks., St. Peter. © Bill Henderson.
Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, St. Eunan's Cathedral (R.C.). Link. Trinity Presbyterian Church. Link. Conwal Parish Church (CoI). Link. All © Graeme Harvey.
Leven, ERYorks., Holy Trinity. Methodist Church. Both © James Murray.
Levens, Cumbria, dedicated to St. John Evangelist. © Steve Bulman. 97 SD 485 858. Levens Methodist Church. 97 SD 487 861. © Philip Kapp.
Leverburgh, Western Isles (Harris), Church of Scotland. Free Church. NG 015 865. Both © John Mackie.
Leverton, Lincs., St. Helena. TF 399 478. © Michael Bourne.
Levisham, NYorks., St. John the Baptist. © Bill McKenzie.
Lewes, ESus.
Leybourne, Kent, St. Peter and St. Paul. © Mike Rice. Link.
Leyburn, NYorks., St. Matthew. Methodist Church. Both © Bill Henderson. Another view of the Methodist Church. Wensleydale Evangelical Church. Both © Alan Blacklock.
Leyland, Lancs.
Leysdown, Kent, St. Clement, now demolished. Link is to external website.

Libanus, Powys, St. John. © Eirian Evans.
Lichfield, Staffs.
Lickey, Worcs., Holy Trinity. © Vanessa Morgan. Another view. © Tudorbarlow (Flickr). Link.
Liddington, Wiltshire, Holy Cross. © John Pope.
Lidlington, Beds., St. Margaret. © Bill McKenzie.
Lifford, Co. Donegal, Church of Slugadius (CoI). © Graeme Harvey.
Lightcliffe, WYorks., Christ Church (United Reformed Methodist). The former Congregational Church, now used as business premises. Both © Bill Henderson.
Lighthorne, St. Laurence. © Steve Bulman. 151 SP 335 560.
Lilbourne, Nhants., dedicated to All Saints. © Aidan Thomson.
Lilley, Herts., St. Peter. © Bill McKenzie.
Lilliesleaf, Borders, Church of Scotland. © Bill McKenzie.
Lillington, Warks., St. Mary Magdalene. © Aidan Thomson.
Lilstock, Somerset. Maggie explains that this church was de-consecrated in the late 19th century, and only the chancel has been restored. © Maggie Exon.
Limpsfield, Surrey, St. Peter - the burial place of the composer Delius. From an old postcard, Brett Jeffery's Collection. Link.
Limpsfield Chart, Surrey, St. Andrew, in about 1900. An earlier view (from about 1895), when the church was partly built. Both from old postcards, Brett Jeffery's Collection. Link.
Lincoln, Lincs.
Lindal-in-Furness, Cumb., St. Peter. 96 SD 248 758. Former chapel (now a private house). 96 SD 249 757. Both Philip Kapp.
Lindale, Cumb., St. Paul. 97 SD 414 804. © Steve Bulman.
Lindfield, West Sussex, All Saints. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection.
Lindisfarne, Nthumb.
Lindridge, Worcs., St. Lawrence. © Aidan Thomson. Another view. © Graeme Harvey. Interior view. © Aidan Thomson. Link.
Lindsey. Suffolk, St. James's Chapel. Interior view. Both © Mike Berrell. Link.
Lingwood, Norfolk, Methodist Church. © George Weston.
Linstead Parva, Suffolk, St. Margaret of Antioch. 156 TM 337 777. © Steve Bulman. Link.
Linton, Kent, St. Nicholas. Coxheath Congregational Chapel (though it is in Linton!). Both © Ann Gould.
Linton, NYorks., St. Michael & All the Angels. © Mark Etheridge. Another view. Interior view. Both © Alan Blacklock. Link.
Linwood, Renfrewshire, parish church. Gospel Hall. Both © Martin Briscoe.
Lisbellaw, County Fermanagh, the parish church. © Jack Storey.
Lisburn, County Down.
Liscooley, Co. Donegal, Donoughmore Prebyterian Church. © Graeme Harvey.
Liskeard, Cnwll.
Lismore, Eire, St. Carthage's Cathedral (Anglican). External link to a page of the web-site of The United Diocese of Cashel Ossory & Ferns.
Lissett, ERYorks., St. James of Compostella. © James Murray. Link.
Lisvane, Cardiff, St. Denys. © David Gallimore. Link.
Litlington, ESus., St. Michael the Archangel. 199 TQ 523 019. © Dave Westrap. Link.
Listooder, County Down, the Kilmore Presbyterian Church. © Jack Storey.
Little Amwell, Herts., Holy Trinity. © Bill McKenzie.
Little Aston, Staffs., St. Peter. © Bruce Read.
Little Barrington, Gloucs., St. Peter. © Mark Turbott.
Little Berkhampstead, Herts., St. Andrew. © Bill McKenzie.
Little Bollington, Cheshire, St. George. SJ 726 866. © Bruce Read.
Little Bowden, Leics., St. Nicholas. © George Weston.
Little Broughton, Cumb. - see Broughton (Great and Little).
Little Budworth, Cheshire, St. Peter. SJ 598 654. © Les Needham. Link. Methodist Chapel. SJ 590 668. © Bruce Read.
Little Bytham, Lincs., St. Metardus & St. Gildardus, which Julie advises is a unique dedication. © Julie Walker.
Little Chalfont, Bucks., St. George. SU 985 978. Link. St. Aidan (R.C.). SU  986 976. Link. Both © Chalmers Cursley.
Little Chart, Kent, St. Mary. Destroyed by a V1 in WWII. © Bill McKenzie. Link.
Little Comberton, Worcs., St. Peter. © Graeme Harvey. Link.
Little Cowarne, Heref., St. Guthlac. © Mark Turbott.
Little Crosby, Merseyside, St. Mary (R.C.), on Back Lane. SD 320 016. © Don Tomkinson.
Little Driffield, ERYorks., St. Mary, alternatively St. Peter (see link). © James Murray. Link.
Little Ellingham, Norfolk. © Jane Marriott.
Little Eversden, Cambs., St. Helen. Another view. Both © Jim Rushton. Link.
Little Gaddesden, Herts., St. Peter and St. Paul. © Bill McKenzie.
Litle Gransden, Cambs., St. Peter and St. Paul. © Jim Rushton. Link.
Little Hadham, Hertforshire, St. Cecilia. © Bill McKenzie.
Little Hay, Staffs. Plymouth Brethren? © Bruce Read.
Little Hinton, Wiltshire - see Hinton Parva.
Little Kimble, Bucks., All Saints. © Bill McKenzie.
Little Leigh, Cheshire, St. Michael and All Angels. SJ 615 759. Baptist Church. SJ 621 769. Link. Both © Bruce Read.
Little Lever, GMan.
Little Marcle, Herefordshire, St. Michael and All Angels. © June Norris.
Little Missenden, St. John the Baptist. SU 920 989. © Chalmers Cursley. Link.
Little Ness, Shropshire, St. Martin. 126 SJ 407 198. © Dave Westrap.
Little Ouseburn, NYorks., Holy Trinity. © Bill Henderson.
Little Paxton, Cambs., St. James. © Jim Rushton. Link.
Little Rissington, Gloucs., St. Peter. Font, with unusual arcade pillars behind. Both © John Salmon.
Little Rollright, Oxon., has a charming little church, dedicated to St. Philip. © Steve Bulman. 151 SP 294 302.
Little Sodbury, Gloucs., St. Adeline. © Phil Draper.
Little Stanmore, GLon., St. Lawrence Whitchurch. Previously in the "Unknown" section, and identified by Janet Gimber, the postcard (Bulman Collection) caption simply says "Whitchurch". Link1. Link2.
Little Staughton, Beds., All Saints. © Jim Rushton. Link.
Little Steeping, Lincs., St. Andrew. © Dave Hitchborne.
Little Stretton, Leics., St. John the Baptist. © George Weston.
Little Stretton, Shropshire, All Saints. SO 552 919. © Roy Graham. Link.
Little Stukeley, Cambs., St. Martin. © Robin Peel. Link.
Little Wakering, Essex, All Saints. TQ 9388. © Julieanne Savage.
Little Walsingham, Norfolk.
Little Weighton, ERYorks., former Methodist Church, now a private residence. © James Murray.
Little Wenlock, Shropshire, St. Lawrence. © Gill Gaiser.
Little Whelnetham, Suffolk, St. Mary Magdalene. 155 TL 889 601. © Steve Bulman. Link.
Littlebeck, NYorks., Methodist Church. © Bill Henderson.
Littleborough, GMan.
Littlebourne, Kent, St. Vincent. 179 TR 211 579. Link1. Link2. U.R.C. 179 TR 209 575. Both © Geoff Watt.
Littledale, Lancs. Built for the Dodson's of Littledale Hall, this church is now sadly used as a barn. © Elaine Hindson.
Littledean, Gloucs., St. Ethelbert. © June Norris.
Littleham, Devon, St. Margaret and St. Andrew. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. Link.
Littlehampton, WSus., St. Mary. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection.
Littlestone, Kent, St. Augustine (R.C.). 189 TR 083 243. © Dave Westrap.
Littleton-on-Severn, Gloucs., St. Mary of Malmesbury. Evangelical Church. Both © Phil Draper.
Litton, Derbys., Methodist Church. © Bill McKenzie.
Liverpool, Merseyside.