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Laceby, Lincs., St. Margaret. Another view. Both © David Regan (2011). Link. Grade I listed - link.
Lack, Co. Fermanagh, The Colaghty Parish Church (CoI). H 255 673. © Gerard Close.
Lacock, Wiltshire, St. Cyriac. ST 917 885. Interior view. Both © Aidan Thomson. Another view. © Alex Parker. Link. Cemetery Chapel. ST 914 883. © Steve Bulman. Another view. © Dennis Harper (2011). Lacock Abbey - little remains of the Abbey in this view, though the cloisters are original. Both © Alex Parker. Link.
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.
Ladock, Cornwall, St. Ladoca. SW 894 510. © Bill Henderson. Link.
Ladykirk, Borders, Church of Scotland. © Bill McKenzie.
Ladysbridge, Co. Cork, St. Mary (R.C.). Interior view. Both © Graeme Harvey.
Ladywell, GLon., St. Mary the Virgin on Lewisham High Street - built 1774 and restored 1881. Another view. Link. Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministry (non-denominational) on Ladywell Road, building built in 1891. Link. All © Gerard Doherty (2010).
Laggan (near Newtonmore), Highland, the parish church. © Martin Briscoe.
Laghey, Co. Donegal, the Parish Church (CoI). © Graeme Harvey.
Laindon, Essex, St. Nicholas. An old postcard view, from Reg Dosell's Collection.
Lairg, Highland. Free Church. Both © Bill Henderson.
Laithkirk, Church of the Holy Barn. NY 954 240. © Bill Henderson (2009). Link.
Laleston, Bridgend, St. David. Interior view. A re-used medieval altar slab in the NE of the nave. Link. Bethel Baptist Church. Old Chapel, now Bridgend Christian School. This chapel may have originally been Calvinistic Methodist, as mentioned in this document. All © Gervase N. E. Charmley.
Lamas, Norfolk, St. Andrew. Link. Quaker Meeting House, the burial place of Anna Sewell (of Black Beauty fame). Link. Both © Gervase N. E. Charmley.
Lamarsh, Essex, Holy Innocents. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection, which was faded, and had to be heavily processed to improve the image quality. Link.
Lambeg, Co. Antrim, St. Colman (R.C.). J 274 665. Baptist Church. J 275 676. Both © Gerard Close.
Lambeg, County Down, Church of Ireland. © Jack Storey.
Lamberhurst, Kent, St. Mary the Virgin. TQ 682 366. © Geoff Watt. The following are all © Judith Anderson - two further views - 1, 2, interior view (note the Consecration Cross on the wall - the church has several (close-up), and the font. Link. Strict Baptist Chapel. TQ 674 360. © Judith Anderson.
Lambeth, GLon., St. Anne and All Saints. © Mike Rice.
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.
Lambley, Notts., Holy Trinity. © David Regan (2011). Link1. Link2. Grade I listed - link.
Lambston, Pembs., St. Ismael (now closed). Two views of the interior, taken through windows - 1, 2. SM 907 169. All © Mike Berrell (2010).
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. Kevin Price advises that this is the former Baptist Church, and is currently (2011) up for sale.
Lamlash, NAyrs., - see Arran.
Lampeter, Ceredigion.
Lampeter Velfrey, Pembs., St. Peter. Interior view. Both © Peter Morgan (2011). Link. Bryn Sion Congregational Chapel (1854, re-built and enlarged 1879). SN 147 148. © Mike Berrell (2011). Another view, © Peter Morgan (2011). Link.
Lamphey, Pembs., St. Faith and St. Tyfai (CiW). Interior view. SN 015 004. Both © Mike Berrell. Another interior view, and a blocked squint, both © Mike Berrell (2011).
Lamplugh, Cumbria, dedicated to St. Michael. © Steve Bulman. NY 088 208.
Lamport, Nhants., All Saints. © George Weston.
Lanark, South Lanarkshire.
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. And an old postcard view, from Reg Dosell's Collection. Former Methodist Chapel (and adjoining school), now both private residences. The new Methodist Church. Interior view. All except the postcard © 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.
Lane Ends, Staffs., St. Patrick (R.C.). © Gervase N. E. Charmley (2009).
Lanercost, Cumbria. 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. SD 921 407. © Philip Kapp.
Langbank, Renfrewshire. St. Vincent (R.C.). Both © Martin Briscoe.
Langcliffe, NYorks., St. John the Evangelist. Interior view. Both © Alan Blacklock. Link.
Langdon Hills, Basildon, Essex.
Langford, Beds., St. Andrew. TL 186 415. © Bill McKenzie. Another view. © Les Needham (2010). Langford Methodist Church. TL 186 407. © Les Needham (2010).
Langford, Essex, St. Giles. Another view. Both © Steve Taylor. Link.
Langford, Oxon., St. Matthew. © Brian J. Curtis. 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 (2005). Link.
Langham, Rutland, St. Peter and St. Paul. Another view. The font, and a carved head. The church has some good glass including this window by Ninian Comper - 1, 2, 3. SK 843 113. All © Janice Tostevin. Link. Grade I listed - link.
Langho, Lancs., St. Leonard. SD 711 349. © Philip Kapp. Another view. © Peter Simpson. Link. St. Mary (R.C.). SD 704 339. © Philip Kapp. Methodist Church. SD 705 342. © Philip Kapp.
Langholm, D&G., Church of Scotland. NY 361 844. © Bill Henderson.
Langley, Warks., St. Mary. Another view. Interior view. All © Aidan Thomson. Another view, another interior view, and the Epiphany Window, all © John Bowdler. The Epiphany Window is believed by some to contain a coded message - see e.g. here.
Langleybury, Herts., St. Paul. TL 080 006. © Les Needham. Link.
Langley Mill, Derbyshire, St. Andrew (CoE and Methodist). © Bill Henderson. Link. Langley Mill Baptist Church. Another view. Both © Gervase N. E. Charmley (2011).
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.
Langstone, Newport, the Parish Church (dedication lost). Langstone Methodist Church. Both © Gerard Charmley (2010).
Langthwaite, NYorks., St. Mary. Interior view. Both © Kenneth Paver.
Langtoft, ERYorks., St. Peter. © James Murray.
Langtoft, Lincs., St. Michael & All Angels. Interior view. Both © Jill Coulthard. Link.
Langton, NYorks., St. Andrew. © George Weston. Two further views - 1, 2, both © David Regan (2011).
Langton-by-Horncastle, Lincs., St. Margaret. © Dave Hitchborne.
Langton Herring, Dorset, St. Peter. Another view, two interior views - 1, 2, the altar and font. All © Dennis Harper (2011). Grade II listed - link.
Langton Long, Dorset, All Saints. © June Norris. Another view. © Roger Hopkins.
Langton Matravers, Dorset, St. George. © Bill McKenzie.
Langtree, Devon, All Saints. SS 451 155. Zion Bible Christian Chapel (1904). SS 450 156. Both © Martin Richter (2011).
Langwathby, Cumbria, St. Peter. © Steve Bulman. 91 NY 571 336. Link.
Lanhydrock, Cornwall, St. Hyderock, in the grounds of Lanhydrock House, a National Trust property. © Robin Pizzy. Two further views - 1, 2, the porch, two interior views - 1, 2, and the altar. Ancient cross in the churchyard. All © Steve Bulman (2010). Link.
Lanssalos, Cornwall, St. Ildierna. Link to external web-site.
Lanteglos-by-Fowey, Cornwall, St. Wyllow. Another view. Previously in the "Unknown" section, these photos were rescued from destruction by Ian Lewis, and identified by Janet Gimber. Another solved Unknown is this one from John Bowdler's Collection - identified by "Stiffleaf", who has many more photos of the church on Flickr.
Lapley, Staffs., All Saints. Another view. SJ 872 129. Both © Chris Emms (2010). Link.
Lapworth, Warks., St. Mary the Virgin. Interior view. Both © Aidan Thomson. Link.
Largs, North Ayrshire.
Largy, Co. Derry, Presbyterian Church (1831). C 673 183. © Gerard Close (2010).
Larkfield, Kent, Methodist Church. 188 TQ 704 583. © Geoff Watt.
Larne, Co. Antrim, The Gardenmore Presbyterian Church. D 399 027. St. MacNissi (R.C.). D 402 026. Methodist Church. D 404 026. Elim Church. D 400 027. All © Gerard Close (2010).
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.
Lask Edge, Shropshire, Methodist Chapel, originally Primitive Methodist (1875). SJ 915 566. © Gervase N. E. Charmley. Another view. © Chris Emms (2011).
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, Steve Bulman's Collection. A modern view. TL 001 989. © Les Needham.
Latton, Wilts., St. John the Baptist. © Simon Edwards. Link.
Lauder, Borders, Church of Scotland. © Bill Henderson.
Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, St. Martin. Another view. English Congregational Chapel. All © Peter Morgan (2011).
Laughton, Leics., St. Luke. © George Weston.
Laughton, Lincs., All Saints - which is difficult to photograph. Another view. Both © David Regan (2010). Link.
Laughton en le Morthen, SYorks., All Saints. © Bill Henderson.
Launcells, Cornwall, St. Swithin. Interior view. Both © Graeme Harvey (2011). Link.
Launceston, Cornwall, St. Mary Magdalene. From an old postcard in Steve Bulman's Collection. St. Stephen the Martyr. © Graeme Harvey (2011). Link.
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. Another view.
© Gerard Charmley (2010).
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.
Lavister, Wrexham, former Congregational Chapel. © Gervase N. E. Charmley (2011).
Lawford, Essex, St. Mary. The porch, and an interior view. All © John Bowdler. Link.
Lawrenny, Pembs., St. Caradoc. © Chris Emms (2009). Interior view. SN 017 069. © Mike Berrell. Link.
Laxey, Isle of Man, Christ Church (consecrated 1856). © John Balaam (2011). Link.
Laxton, ERYorks., St. Peter. SE 792 255. © Tim Pickles. Interior view, and Easter Cross, both © 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.
Laxton, Notts., St. Michael the Archangel. Two interior views - 1, 2, a carved tomb, and the font. All All © David Regan (2011). Link. Grade I listed - link.
Layham, Suffolk - see Lower Layham.
Lazonby, Cumbria, St. Nicholas. © Steve Bulman. 90 NY 549 398. Link.

Lea, Herefordshire, St. John the Baptist. © June Norris.
Lea, Lincs., St. Helen. SK 830 866. Link. Lea Methodist Church. SK 828 867. Both © Bill Henderson (2009).
Lea Marston, Warks., St. John the Baptist. © Aidan Thomson. Link.
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.
Leadenham, Lincs., St. Swithin on Main Street. © Jim Parker. Interior view. © Alan Blacklock (2010).
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.
Leavening, NYorks., Venerable Bede (CoE). © David Regan (2011). Link.
Lechlade, Gloucs., St. Lawrence. © Bill McKenzie. 163 SU 214 995.
Leck, Lancs., St. Peter. © Mrs. Janet Dalby. And an old postcard view (card franked 1905), from Reg Dosell's Collection.
Leckhampton, Gloucs., St. Peter. Link. Baptist Church. Both © Graeme Harvey.
Leckwith, Vale of Glamorgan,the former St. James (CiW). © Gerard Charmley.
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. Two interior views - 1, 2, both © Kenneth Paver.
St. Margaret on Lee Terrace, built 1839-41. From an old postcard in Steve Bulman's Collection. Two modern views - 1, 2, both © Gerard Doherty (2010). This church is also listed under Lewisham, as Gerard advises that although the official website says it is in Lee, the postcode is for Lewisham. Link1. Link2.
Lee Abbey, Devon, Retreat Centre. Part of the building was converted into a chapel in 1951. Link. Part of a nearby limekiln was converted into the Beach Chapel in 1984. Link (interior view). History of both can be found here and on succeeding pages. Both © Martin Richter (2011).
Lee Common, Bucks., Methodist Chapel (1839). SP 908 041. © Les Needham.
Lee Gate, Bucks., Emanuel Hall (1883). SP 898  053. Les thinks it may be in use today as the village hall. © Les Needham.
Lee Green, GLon., Emmanuel Pentecostal Church on Lee High Road. © Gerard Doherty (2010). Lee New Testament Church of God on Lee High Road. Janet Gimber has been looking at old maps, and determined that this building was built as Bible Christian, and was later United Methodist, then Lee Methodist Chapel. © Gerard Doherty (2010). Link.
Lee-on-the-Solent, Hants., St. Faith. © Kerry Marriott. Link.
Leeds, Kent, St. Nicholas. 188 TQ 825 534. © Geoff Watt. Link.
Leeds, WYorks.
Leek, Staffs.
Leek Wootton, Warks., All Saints. Another view. and a medieval font. According to this link, the old church was demolished in 1789, the present church being built on the same site. All © John Bowdler.
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).
Legerwood, Borders, Church of Scotland. © James Denham (2010).
Leicester, Leics.
Leigh, GMan.
Leigh, Kent, St. Mary. 188 TQ 548 466. © Dave Westrap. An old postcard view, from Geoff Watt's Collection. Link1. Link2. Link3.
Leigh, Wilts., All Saints. © Simon Edwards (2011). Link.
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.
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, Powys, Holy Trinity. © Chris Emms (2009). 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 (2005).
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.
An old postcard view, from in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Lenham, Kent, St. Mary. TQ 899 521. © John Salmon. Link.
Lenham Heath, Kent, former chapel (now a private residence). TQ 919 495. © Geoff Watt. Janet Gimber advises that this was Primitive Methodist, and later "Lenham Heath Methodist Chapel".
Leominster, Herefordshire.
Leonard Stanley, Gloucs., St. Swithun. © Aidan Thomson.
Lepton, WYorks., St. John the Evangelist (1866-8). Another view. © David Regan (2011). Link. Grade II listed - link.
Lerwick, Shetland.
Les Vaubelets, Guernsey, The Little Chapel. A view of the entrance. © Roger Heap.
Lesbury, Northumberland, St. Mary. NU 236 117. © Steve Bulman. Another view. © Peter Morgan. Link.
Lessingham, Norfolk, All Saints. Link. Methodist Church. Both © Geoff Watt.
Letchworth, Herts.
Letham, Angus, the Parish Church. © Derek Robertson.
Letheringsett, Norfolk, St. Andrew. © Bill McKenzie. Link.
Letterston, Pembs., St. Giles. Two interior views - 1, 2. SM 943 296. Horeb Congregational Chapel (1901). SM 951 298. Saron Baptist Chapel. SM 951 298. All © Mike Berrell (2010).
Letwell, SYorks., St. Peter. © Bill Henderson.
Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, St. Eunan's Cathedral (R.C.).  © Graeme Harvey. An old postcard view, from Reg Dosell's Collection. Link. Trinity Presbyterian Church. © Graeme Harvey. Link. Conwal Parish Church (CoI). © Graeme Harvey. Link.
Leuchars, Fife, St. Athernase (CoS) on Main Street - a most impressive-looking church. © Derek Robertson. Two further views - 1, 2, both © Jim Parker (2009). Link. RAF Leuchars Station Church (multi-denominational) on Main Street. © Jim Parker (2009). Link.
Leven, ERYorks., Holy Trinity. Methodist Church. Both © James Murray.
Leven, Fife.
Levens, Cumbria, dedicated to St. John Evangelist. SD 485 858. © Steve Bulman. Another view, and an interior view, both © Tim Hollinghurst (2011).  Levens Methodist Church. SD 487 861. © Philip Kapp.
Leverburgh, Western Isles (Harris), Church of Scotland. Free Church. NG 015 865. Both © John Mackie.
Leverstock Green, Herts., Holy Trinity. TL 085 065. © Les Needham. Link.
Leverton, Lincs., St. Helena. TF 399 478. © Michael Bourne.
Levisham, NYorks., St. John the Baptist. © Bill McKenzie. Another view, two interior views - 1, 2 - altar and font, all © John Bowdler.
Lew, Oxon., Holy Trinity (1841). © Chris Emms (2011). Grade II listed - link.
Lewes, ESus.
Lewisham, GLon.
Lewknor, Oxon., St. Margaret. SU 716 977. © Les Needham. Link.
Lewtrenchard, Devon, St. Peter. Previously in the "Unknown" section. Carol believed this 2002 photo to be a St. Peter in SW England. It has an eagle lectern, and a carved wooden pulpit, with paintings of Saints. Thanks to Phil Draper for the ID.
Ley Hill, Bucks., Methodist Chapel, built as Primitive Methodist in 1887. SP 989 020. © Les Needham.
Leybourne, Kent, St. Peter and St. Paul. © Mike Rice. Link.
Leyburn, NYorks., St. Matthew. SE 113 903. Methodist Church. SE 112 904. Both © Bill Henderson. Another view of the Methodist Church. Wensleydale Evangelical Church. ca. SE 112 906. Both © Alan Blacklock. St. Peter and St. Paul (R.C.). SE 112 907. © Steve Bulman.
Leyland, Lancs.
Leysdown, Kent, St. Clement, now demolished. Link is to external website.
Leysters, Herefordshire, St. Andrew. Interior view. Both © Tim Hollinghurst. Link.
Leyton, GLon., Jamia Masjid Ghosia (aka Walthamstow Mosque, Waltham Forest Islamic Association) on Lea Bridge Road. Interior view. TQ 372 878. Both © Mehmood Naqshbandi, and reproduced from his website Muslims in Britain.
Leytonstone, GLon, Leytonstone Mosque (aka Leytonstone Islamic Association) on Dacre Road. TQ 396 874. © Mehmood Naqshbandi, and reproduced from his website Muslims in Britain.

Libanus, Powys, St. John. © Eirian Evans. Ebenezer U.R.C. (1973) was built on the site of an earlier building. © Gerard Charmley (2010).
Lichfield, Staffs.
Lickey, Worcs., Holy Trinity. © Vanessa Morgan. Another view. © Tudorbarlow (Flickr). Link.
Lickey End, Worcs., Methodist Church. © Peter Morgan (2011). Link.
Liddington, Wiltshire, All Saints. © John Pope. Another view. © Simon Edwards (2011). Link.
Lidlington, Beds., St. Margaret. © Bill McKenzie.
Lifford, Co. Donegal, Church of Slugadius (CoI). © Graeme Harvey.
Lifton, Devon, St. Mary the Virgin. Another view. Both from old postcards in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Lightcliffe, WYorks., Christ Church (United Reformed Methodist). The former Congregational Church, now used as business premises. Both © Bill Henderson.
Lighthorne, Warks., St. Laurence. 151 SP 335 560. © Steve Bulman. Another view. Interior view. All © Aidan Thomson.
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. Church of Our Lady (R.C.); another view, and some interior views - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 - all © John Bowdler. Link. U.R.C. © 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.
Limavady, Co, Derry.
Limehouse, GLon., Unitarian Church, Durning Hall, on Elsa Street. © 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.


Limpenhoe, Norfolk, St. Botolph. © Geoff Watt. Link.
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, Cumbria, St. Peter. 96 SD 248 758. Former chapel (now a private house), which Janet Gimber advises was Wesleyan Methodist. SD 249 757. Both © Philip Kapp.
Lindale, Cumbria, 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 (2005). Link.
Linton, Cambs., St. Mary the Virgin. Another view. TL 561 466. Both © William Metcalfe.
Linton, Kent, St. Nicholas. Coxheath Congregational Chapel (though it is in Linton!). Both © Ann Gould.
Linton in Craven, NYorks., St. Michael & All the Angels. © Mark Etheridge. Another view. Interior view. Both © Alan Blacklock. An early drum font. © Steve Bulman. Link. Fountaine's Hospital Chapel. Interior view. Both © David Regan (2010). Link.
Linwood, Lincs., St. Cornelius - an unusual dedication. Another view. Both © David Regan (2011). Link.
Linwood, Renfrewshire, parish church. Gospel Hall. Both © Martin Briscoe.
Lisbellaw, County Fermanagh, the parish church. © Jack Storey. Presbyterian Church. H 303 409. © Gerard Close. Methodist Church. H 299 411. © Gerard Close.
Lisburn, Counties Antrim and Down. Lisburn straddles the border of the two counties - the boundary being the River Lagan (see Wikipedia entry).
Liscooley, Co. Donegal, Donoughmore Presbyterian Church. © Graeme Harvey.
Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare, Catholic Church (interior view). From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection.
Liskeard, Cornwall.
Lislimnaghan, Co. Tyrone, Holy Trinity (CoI). H 430 758. © Gerard Close.
Lismore,
Co. Waterford, St. Carthage's Cathedral (Anglican). From an old postcard, Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Lisnafillan, Co. Antrim, Mission Hall (1931). D 067 015. © Gerard Close (2009).
Lisnagleer, Co. Tyrone, Baptist Church. H 785 684. © Gerard Close.
Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh.
Lissan, Co. Derry, Church of Ireland. H 805 829.
St. Michael (R.C., 1907). H 802 831. Both © Gerard Close.
Lissett, ERYorks., St. James of Compostella. © James Murray. Link.
Listowel, Co. Kerry, St. John (CoI). From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection.
Lisvane, Cardiff, St. Denys.
© David Gallimore. Link. The former Lisvane Baptist Church (1856 - 2003), now a private residence. Very unusual is the outside baptistry. Both © Gerard Charmley.
Litlington, ESus., St. Michael the Archangel (O). 199 TQ 523 019. © Dave Westrap.  An old postcard view, from Reg Dosell's Collection. Another view, two interior view - 1, 2 - and the font, all © Steve Bulman (2009). Link.
Listooder, County Down, the Kilmore Presbyterian Church. © Jack Storey.
Little Amwell, Herts., Holy Trinity
. © Bill McKenzie.
Little Asby, Cumbria, former church, dedication and religious group not known. Now in residential use. Another view. The adjoining property is "The Manse". A 1920 map indicates "St. Leonard's Ch (site of)". NY 698 096. Both © Martin Richter (2011). Kevin Price has advised that when it closed in about 1965, this was Little Asby Congregational Church. In the late 1960's it was being used for motorcycle repair and storage, but is now in residential/holiday letting use.
Little Aston, Staffs., St. Peter. © Bruce Read.
Little Barrington, Gloucs., St. Peter. © Mark Turbott. Another view, © Chris Emms (2011). Link. Grade I listed - link.
Little Berkhampstead, Herts., St. Andrew. © Bill McKenzie.
Little Blencow, Cumbria, Methodist Church. NY 454 327. © Steve Bulman (2010).
Little Bollington, Cheshire, St. George. SJ 726 866. © Bruce Read.
Little Bowden, Leics., St. Nicholas. © George Weston.

Little Broughton, Cumbria. - see Broughton (Great and Little).
Little Budworth, Cheshire, St. Peter. SJ 598 654. © Les Needham. Another view. © Kit Heald. Link. Methodist Chapel. SJ 590 668. © Bruce Read.
Little Bytham, Lincs., St. Metardus & St. Gildardus, which Julie advises is a unique dedication. © Julie Walker. Another view, and an interior view, both © Alan Blacklock (2010).
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. Three further views - 1, 2, 3 - all © Dave Godden. Link.
Little Comberton, Worcs., St. Peter. © Graeme Harvey. Link.
Little Cornard, Suffolk, All Saints. The tower and porch. The only remaining building of a village wiped out by plague. All © Roger Heap (2011). Link. Grade I listed - link.
Little Cowarne, Heref., St. Guthlac. © Mark Turbott.
Little Crosby, Merseyside, St. Mary (R.C.), on Back Lane. SD 320 016. © Don Tomkinson.
Little Dassett, Warks., former chapel (now a private residence), supposedly originally belonging to the Knights Templar. Another view. Both © John Bowdler.
Little Dewchurch, Herefordshire, St. David. © James Murray. Link.
Little Downham, Cambs., St. Leonard. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
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. Please ignore this entry pending revision.
Little Gaddesden, Herts., St. Peter and St. Paul. Further views - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, an interior view, and a window. SP 997 138. All © Dave Westrap (2010). Link1. Link2.
Little Gransden, Cambs., St. Peter and St. Paul. © Jim Rushton. Another view, the Lady Chapel and interior view, all © James Murray. Link.
Little Hadham, Hertfordshire, St. Cecilia. © Bill McKenzie.
Little Hay, Staffs. Plymouth Brethren? © Bruce Read.
Little Hereford, Herefordshire, St. Mary Magdalene. © Tim Hollinghurst. Link1. Link2.
Little Hinton, Wiltshire - see Hinton Parva.
Little Honeyborough, Pembs., Hephzibah Baptist Chapel (1840).SM 950 066. © Mike Berrell (2009).
Little Hucklow, Derbyshire, probable former church, now in secular use. Mike advises that, although the building plaque only mentions "Sunday School 1854", maps show it as a church. SK 164 786. © Mike Berrell (2010). Janet Gimber advises that old maps show it as Primitive Methodist.
Little Hulton, GMan.
Little Kimble, Bucks., All Saints. © Bill McKenzie.
Little Langdale, Cumbria, Mission Church (1865). Two further views - 1, 2. The gable-end view shows the bell and date-stone. Note also the cross picked out in differently coloured slates. All © Martin Richter (2011). Link1. Link2.
Little Leigh, Cheshire, St. Michael and All Angels. SJ 615 759. Baptist Church. SJ 621 769. Link. Both © Bruce Read.
Little Lever, GMan.
Little Longstone, Derbyshire, Congregational Chapel. Interior view (taken through a window). SK 187 716. Both © Mike Berrell (2010).
Little Marcle, Herefordshire, St. Michael and All Angels. © June Norris.
Little Milford, Pembs., St. Justinian. SM 962 120. © Mike Berrell. Link.
Little Missenden, St. John the Baptist. SU 920 989. © Chalmers Cursley. Link.
Little Ness, Shropshire, St. Martin. 126 SJ 407 198. © Dave Westrap.
Little Newcastle, Pembs., St. Peter. Three interior views - 1, 2, 3, the latter of an attractive modern window. SM 975 285. Derelict Chapel. SM 981 285. All © Mike Berrell (2010).
Little Oakley, Northants., St. Peter. © Dennis Harper (2011). Grade II* listed - link.
Little Ouseburn, NYorks., Holy Trinity. © Bill Henderson.
Little Paxton, Cambs., St. James. © Jim Rushton. Link.
Little Petherick, Cornwall, St. Petroc Minor. SW 918 721. © Bill Henderson (2009). Link.
Little Rissington, Gloucs., St. Peter. Font, with unusual arcade pillars behind. Both © John Salmon. Another view, and the RAF Memorial Window, both © Stuart Mackrell. Grade II* listed - link.
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. Tyndale Baptist Chapel. Some services are also held at Doddington Parish Hall - see Gloucestershire. © Jim Parker. Link.
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. Two additional views, both © Jim Rushton, 1, 2. 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 Wenham, Suffolk, All Saints (or St. Lawrence, in some sources). Another view. Both © Peter Wenham. Link.
Little Wenlock, Shropshire, St. Lawrence. © Gill Gaiser.
Little Whelnetham, Suffolk, St. Mary Magdalene. 155 TL 889 601. © Steve Bulman (2005). Link.
Littlebeck, NYorks., Methodist Church. © Bill Henderson.
Little Wittenham, Oxfordshire, St. Peter. © Kit Heald. Another view. © Chris Emms (2010). Link.
Littleborough, GMan.
Littleborough, Notts., St. Nicholas - a charming little Norman church, with some Saxon fragments. Two interior views - 1, 2, and the font. All © David Regan (2011). Grade I listed - link1. Link2.
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. A modern view. © Graeme Harvey. Link.
Littlehampton, WSus., St. Mary. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection.
Littlestone, Kent, St. Augustine (R.C.). 189 TR 083 243. © Dave Westrap.
Littlethorpe, NYorks., St. Michael and All Angels. Another view. © David Regan (2011). Link.
Littleton, Co. Tipperary, Church of Ireland. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's collection.
Littleton-on-Severn, Gloucs., St. Mary of Malmesbury. Evangelical Church. Both © Phil Draper.
Littletown, Co. Durham, former Methodist Church, now in commercial use. © Colin Coates.
Littleworth, Oxon., Holy Ascension. Another view, and two interior views - 1, 2. SU 312 971. All © Steve Bulman (2011). Link. Grade II listed - link.
Litton, Derbyshire, Christ Church. Three interior views - 1, 2, 3. SK 162 753. All © Mike Berrell (2010). Methodist Church. © Bill McKenzie. Litton Cemetery Chapel. SK 163 744. © Mike Berrell (2010).
Liverpool, Merseyside.
Liversedge, WYorks., St. Barnabas at Hightown. SE 183 242. © Bill Henderson.

 

 
 

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