The Churches of Britain and Ireland

 

Placename Index, M

Macclesfield, Cheshire.
Macclesfield Forest, Cheshire, St. Stephen, aka Forest Chapel. SJ 974 721. © Len Brankin. Interior view. Stained glass window. Both © Bruce Read.
Macduff, Aberdeenshire, the parish church. © Martin Briscoe. A more recent view following redecoration. © David Randall (the Minister).
Machrihanish, Argyll & Bute, the Pans Mission Hall (now a private residence). Dated above the door "1889". © Martin Briscoe.
Machynlleth, Powys.
Macosquin, Co. Derry, Presbyterian Church. C 844 270. © Gerard Close.
Madden, Co. Armagh, Derrynoose Parish Church, St. John. © Jack Storey, Monaghan Genealogy Specialist.
Madeley, Staffs., All Saints. SJ 773 444. © Chris Emms (2009). Link. Madeley Methodist Church, originally Ebenezer Primitive Methodist (1856). SJ 777 448. © Chris Emms (2010).
Madingley, Cambs., St. Mary Magdalene. © Jim Rushton. Link.
Madresfield, Worcs., St. Mary the Virgin.© Peter Morgan.
Maenclochog, Pembs., St. Mary. Two interior views - 1, 2. SN 083 274. Chapel. SN 084 274. Yscoldy y Tabernacle (1901). SN 084 273. All © Mike Berrell (2010).
Maerdy, Conwy, St. Catherine. SJ 018 444. © Martin Briscoe.
Maerdy, Rhondda Cynon Taff, All Saints (CiW). Sion Baptist Church (1882). Former Chapel. Thanks to David Bolton for advising that it was Carmel Baptist Chapel. All © Gervase N. E. Charmley.
Maeshafn, Denbighshire, the former Methodist Chapel, dating from 1820. It was enlarged in 1843 and 1852. © Eirian Evans.
Maesmynis, Powys, St. David. Salem Chapel. Both © Martin Briscoe.
Maesteg, Bridgend.
Maghera, Co. Derry, Presbyterian Church. H 851 002. C 851 002. Elim Pentecostal Church. C 850 003. St. Lurach (CoI). C 853 004. St. Mary (R.C.). C 851 005. All © Gerard Close.
Magherafelt, Co. Derry.

Magheralin, County Down, Church of the Holy & Undivided Trinity (Church of Ireland). © Jack Storey, Monaghan Genealogy Specialist. St. Patrick (R.C.). © Len Brankin. Link. The Evangelist Memorial Hall. J 125 589. © Gerard Close.
Maghery, Co. Armagh, St. Andrew (CoI, Milltown Parish). H 933 629. Our Lady, Queen of Peace (R.C.). H 924 634. On the same site stands the former church. All © Gerard Close.
Magor, Monmouthshire, St. Mary the Virgin (the parish church). Ebenezer Baptist Church. What was a possible former
chapel, now a wool shop, has been identified as a former Temperance Hall by Janet Gimber. All © Gerard Charmley.
Maguiresbridge, Co. Fermanagh, St. Mary (R.C.). H 349 385. Methodist Church. Gerald advises that according to tradition, John Wesley preached here. H 347 387. Both © Gerard Close.
Mahon, Co. Armagh, Methodist Church. J 001 518. © Gerard Close (2009).
Maidenhead, Berks.
Maidstone, Kent.
Mainstone, Shropshire, St. John the Baptist. Another view, an interior view, the font, pulpit, roof and the porch. All © John Bowdler. Link. Primitive Methodist Chapel (1892). © John Bowdler (2006).
Maisemore, Gloucs., St. Giles. © Graeme Harvey.
Malborough, Devon, All Saints. Another view. Interior view. Baptist Church. All © James Murray.
Maldon, Essex.
Malew, IOM., St. Lupus (the Parish Church - Kirk Malew). 95 SC 268 695. © David Egginson. Link1. Link2.
Malham, NYorks., Methodist Church. 98 SD 901 626. © Philip Kapp.
Mallaig, Highland, St. Columba. © Martin Briscoe.
Mallerstang, at Outhgill. Dedicated to St. Mary. Another view. The tablet above the door records the chapel's restoration by the splendid Lady Anne Clifford. NY 782 014. All © Steve Bulman. Link.
Malmesbury, Wilts.
Malpas, Cheshire.
Malpas, Newport, St. Mary (CiW). Another view. Both © David Roberts.
Maltby, SYorks., St. Bartholomew. © Bill Henderson. The ruins of Roche Abbey. © James Murray. Link.
Malton, NYorks.
Malvern - see Great Malvern.
Mamble, Worcs., St. John the Baptist. Interior view. Both © Aidan Thomson. Link.
Manchester, Greater Manchester.
Manfield, NYorks., All Saints. Interior view. Window. NZ 223 134. All © Steve Bulman.
Mangotsfield, Gloucs., St. James. © Phil Draper. Link.
Manish, Western Isles (Harris), Church of Scotland. NG 104 891. © John Mackie.
Manley, Cheshire, St. John. SJ 513 723. © Bruce Read.
Manor Park, GLon., Anjuman-e-Islamia Jamia Mosque, on High Street North. TQ 423 845. © Mehmood Naqshbandi, and reproduced from his website Muslims in Britain.
Manorbier, Pembs., St. James (12th century). Interior view. SS 065 977. Link. Penuel Baptist Church (1850). SS 067 989. All © Mike Berrell.
Manordeifi, Ceredigion, St. Llawddog - in the care of The Friends of Friendless Churches. A feature I can't recall ever seeing in a church - a fireplace with private pews; Mike advises there were two of these. And an unusual item of church furniture - a coracle, which was to enable the congregation to escape during floods! SN 228 432. All © Mike Berrell (2010).
Manorowen, Pembs., St. Mary. Another view. SM 934 363. Both © Mike Berrell (2010).
Mansergh, Cumbria, St. Peter. © Peter Amsden.
Mansfield Woodhouse, Notts., St. Edmund, King and Martyr. © Bill Henderson.
Manston, Kent, St. Catherine. 179 TR 347 661. Methodist Church, formerly Wesleyan. 179 TR 346 659. Both © Geoff Watt.
Manthorpe, Lincs., St. John the Evangelist on High Road. © George Weston. Two further view - 1, 2 - both © Jim Parker. Link.
Manuden, Essex, St. Mary the Virgin. © Nadine Pedley. Link.
Mapledurham, Oxfordshire, St. Margaret. Mainly 14th and 15th century, with a major restoration in 1863. SU 670 766. © Nick Hopton. Link.
Mapleton, Staffs., St. Mary. Interior view. SK166 481. Both © Mike Berrell.
Mappleborough Green, Warks., Church of the Holy Ascension. © Aidan Thomson.
Maplescombe, Kent, the scant remains of a church (dedication unknown). TQ 562 636. © Dave Godden. Link.
Mappleton, ERYorks., All Saints. Former Wesleyan Chapel (1890), now the village hall. Both © James Murray.
Marazion, Cornwall, All Saints. © Mark Summers. Another view, and the chancel, both © Gene Hawkins. Link. Society of Friends. © Rob Brettle.
March, Cambs., St. Wendreda (K), and its fabulous wooden roof. TL 415 952. Both © Janice Tostevin. Link.
Marcham, Oxon., All Saints. © Bernard Cole.
Marchwood, Hants., St. John the Apostle. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Marcross, Vale of Glamorgan, Holy Trinity, at Nash Point.
© David Gallimore. Link.
Mardale, Cumbria, Holy Trinity. Long-gone - the village of Mardale was drowned during the flooding of the valley to convert it to a reservoir for distant Manchester. From an old postcard, Geoff Watt's Collection.
Marden, Kent, St. Michael and All Angels. © Ann Gould. The former Providence Chapel (Strict Baptist), now a private residence. 188 TQ 743 445. © Geoff Watt.
Mareham-le-Fen, Lincs., St. Helen. © Dave Hitchborne.
Mareham-on-the-Hill, Lincs., St. All Saints. © Dave Hitchborne.
Maresfield, East Sussex, St. Bartholomew. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. Link.
Margam, Neath Port Talbot, the Parish Church is the nave of the former Cistercian Abbey. Link. The former Bethel Calvinistic Methodist chapel, which was extended at some point (see the rendered part of the building). It closed in 1995, damaged in a fire, and subsequently converted into the private residence it is today. On Water Street at SS 807 831. Both © Gerard Charmley (2010).
Margate, Kent.
Markby, Lincs., St. Peter. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. Link.
Market Bosworth, Leics., St. Peter on Church Lane. From an old postcard (franked 1934), Bulman Collection. A modern view, © Rob Brettle, and another © Alan Blacklock. Interior view. © Alan Blacklock. Market Bosworth Free Church on Barton Lane. © Rob Brettle. Link.
Market Deeping, Lincs., St. Guthlac. © Bernard Cole.
Market Drayton, Shrops., St. Mary. © Peter Morgan. This Victorian watercolour belonging to Geoff Upton was previously in the "Unknown" section. Phil Draper suggested St. Mary in Market Drayton. Compare with the photo here. And Janet Gimber has provided a link to a photo of the church in its surroundings - some of the buildings in the painting are still identifiable today, making the identification certain. Link.
Market Harborough, Leics.
Market Overton, Rutland, St. Peter and St. Paul. Interior view. Both © Jill Coulthard.
Market Weighton, ERYorks.
Markfield, Leics., St. Michael and All Saints - not the easiest of churches to photograph. © Mick Foreman.
Markyate, Herts., St. John the Baptist. © Bill McKenzie.
Marlborough, Wilts.
Marple, GMan.
Marple Bridge, GMan.
Marr, SYorks., St. Helen. © Bill Henderson.
Marsden, T&W., Lighthouse Christian Fellowship. © James Murray.
Marsden, WYorks., St Bartholomew. 110 SE 047 116. United Church. 110 SE 049 118. Both © Paul Brown. Former Salvation Army Hall, now familiar as "Auntie Wainwright's Shop" on the Last of the Summer Wine. © Rob Brettle.
Marsett, NYorks., Methodist Church (originally Wesleyan, 1887). © James Murray.
Marsh Gibbon, Bucks., dedicated to St. Mary. © Steve Bulman. 165 SP 648 232.
Marsham, Norfolk, All Saints. © Margaret Hall. Link.
Marshfield, Newport, St. Mary, which Gerard describes as "a very lovely church". Gateway Christian Centre. Both © Gerard Charmley.
Marshwood, Dorset, St. Mary. Another view. SY 382 996. Both © Julie Baker.
Marske, NYorks., St. Edmund. Interior view. Both © Alan Blacklock.
Marston Mortaine, Beds, St. Mary. © Bill McKenzie.
Marston St. Lawrence, Nhants., St. Lawrence. Interior view. Both © Aidan Thomson.
Marston Trussell, Nhants., St. Nicholas. © Aidan Thomson.
Marsworth, Bucks., All Saints. SP 920 146. © Les Needham.
Marthall, Cheshire, All Saints. SJ 799 757. © Les Needham. Link.
Martham, Norfolk, St. Mary the Virgin. Link. Methodist Church. Both © Geoff Watt.
Martin-by-Horncastle, Lincs., St. Michael. © Dave Hitchborne.
Martin Top, Lancs., Methodist Church. 103 SD 821 457. © Philip Kapp.
Martindale, Cumbria, St. Martin (Old Church). Interior view. Link. St. Peter (the New Church). Link. All © Malcolm Minshaw.
Martletwy, Pembs., St. Marcellus. SN 036 105. Baptist Chapel (1864). SN 033 106. Horeb Chapel (disused). SN 040 109. All © Mike Berrell (2009).
Martley, Worcs., St. Peter. © Dorothy Turley. Link.
Marton, Cheshire, St. James and St. Paul. SJ 850 680. © Len Brankin. Link.
Marton, ERYorks., Church of the Most Holy Sacrament (R.C.). Another view. Both © James Murray.
Marton, Lincs., St. Margaret of Antioch. SK 839 817. © Michael Bourne.
Marton, NYorks. (near Malton), Methodist Chapel (1870). Marton Mission Room Church. Both © Colin Waters Collection.
Marton, Warks., dedicated to St. Esprit. © Steve Bulman. 151 SP 407 689.
Martyr Worthy, Hampshire, St. Swithun. © David Packman at http://www.hampshirecam.co.uk/.
Maryburgh, Highland, Free Church. NH 545 565. © John Mackie.
Marylebone, GLon.
Maryport, Cumbria.
Maryton, Angus, the Parish Church. © Derek Robertson.
Masham, NYorks., St. Mary. © Bill Henderson. Another view. © Alan Blacklock. Interior view. © James Murray. A view showing the stump of an Anglo-Saxon cross. © James Murray.
Matfield, Kent, St. Luke. 188 TQ 654 408. Link. Ebenezer Chapel (Strict Baptist). 188 TQ 651 419. Both © Geoff Watt.  
Mathern, Monmouthsire, St. Tewdric. © Margaret Woodley.
Mathon, Herefordshire, St. John the Baptist. From an old postcard (franked 1913), Geoff Watts' Collection.
Mathry, Pembs., Holy Martyrs. Two interior views - 1, 2.The former Nebo Chapel (1888), now abandoned. SM 879 320. All © Mike Berrell (2010).
Matlock, Derbyshire.
Matlock Bank, Derbyshire, possible former "Tin Church". James was advised locally that it was formerly a "Quaker Church". © James Murray.
Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, Holy Trinity. Link. The former Methodist Chapel, which had been used as a furniture store for many years, though no longer. (Thanks to Tim Lomas for identifying this church). Both © James Murray. An old postcard view (1905) of Trinity Church. St. John, from an old postcard franked in 1924. Both postcards from Tim Lomas's Collection. 
Matterdale, Cumbria. © Steve Bulman. 90 NY 394 225. Link.
Mattersey, Notts., All Saints. © David Reagan. Link.
Mattingley, Hants., the Parish Church (no dedication). Timber framed, the building is Grade 1 listed. © Ian Miller.
Mattishall, Norfolk, Congregational Chapel. From an engraving in the Congregational Yearbook for 1848, kindly sent in by Gerard Charmley. Interestingly, I've been able to find an almost identical engraving here, which says that this was originally known simply as The Meeting House, and (later) as Old Moor Chapel. It also has a modern photo of the building in use as a barn.
Mauchline, East Ayrshire, Parish Church (CoS). © James Murray (2009).
Maugherow, Co. Sligo, St. Patrick (R.C.). G 617 442. © Gerard Close.
Maughold, IoM., St. Maughold. From an old postcard, Geoff Watts' Collection. Link.
Mavis Enderby, Lincs., St. Michael. © Dave Hitchborne.
Mawbray, Cumbria, Holme St. Cuthbert, built in 1845. © Steve Bulman.
Mawgan-in-Meneage, Cnwll., St. Mawgan. © Charles Winpenny at http://www.cornwallcam.co.uk/.
Maxey, Cambs., St. Peter. © Robin Peel. Link.
Maxstoke, Warks., St. Michael. SP 235 868. © Peter Wood.
Mayfair, GLon.
Mayfield, East Sussex, St. Dunstan (O). From an old postcard, Steve Bulman's Collection. Interior view, and an iron tomb slab - note the reversed "7" and the "N" towards the top. © Judith Anderson (2009). Baptist Chapel. © Judith Anderson (2009). Colkins Mill Church (previously Congregational). TQ 583 269. © Judith Anderson (2009). Link.
Maynooth, Co. Kildare, the Chapel in St. Patrick's College. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection.
Maze, County Antrim.

Meavy, Devon, St. Peter. Interior view. Both © James Murray.
Medbourne, Leics., St. Giles. © George Weston.
Medomsley, Durham, St. Mary Magdalene. © Dave Foreman.
Medstead, Hants., St. Andrew. © Mike Rice. Link.
Meerbrook, Staffs., St. Matthew. SJ 989 608. © Mike Berrell. Another view, from an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. Previously in the "Unknown" section, this old postcard was identified by Bill Davison. Link.
Melbourn., Cambs.
Melbourne, Derbyshire, St. Michael with St. Mary. Interior view. The altar. Link. Methodist Church. U.R.C. Baptist Church. All © James Murray.
Melbourne, East Yorkshire, the former St. Monica (now a private residence). Methodist Church. Both © Bill Henderson.
Melbury Abbas, Dorset, St. Thomas. © June Norris.
Meliden, Denbighshire, St. Melyd. SJ 063 811. Link. Salem yr Eglwys Fethodistaidd on Meliden Road. SJ 062 809. Both © Mike Berrell.
Meline, Pembs., St. Dogfael. SN 118 387. © Mike Berrell (2009).
Melling, Lancs., dedicated to St. Wilfrid. © Steve Bulman. 97 SD 598 711.
Mellis, Suffolk, St. Mary, and from an old postcard. © Jane Marriott.
Mellor, Lancs., Methodist Church. 103 SD 654 310. © Philip Kapp.
Mells, Somerset, St. Andrew. The grave with the poppies is that of Siegfried Sassoon. ST 728 493. © Kevin Gordon. Link.
Melmerby, Cumbria.  Dedicated to St. John the Baptist. © Steve Bulman. 91 NY 611 375. Link.
Melrose, Borders.
Melsonby, NYorks., St. James the Great. © Alan Blacklock. Link.
Meltham, WYorks., St Bartholomew. © Paul Brown. Another view. © Stan Walker. 110 SE 099 107.

Melton Mowbray, Leics.
Menai Bridge, IOA., St. Tyssilio & St. Mary. © Martin Briscoe. St. Mary. From a photo in Jill Couthard's Collection.
Menston, WYorks., St. John Fisher & Thomas More (R.C.). © Bill Henderson. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. SE 176 442. © Michael Bourne.
Mentmore, Bucks., St. Mary the Virgin. © Bill McKenzie.
Meopham, Kent.
Meppershall, Beds, St. Mary the Virgin. © Bill McKenzie.
Mere, Wiltshire, St. Michael the Archangel. St. Mary (R.C.). U.R.C. All © Bill Henderson.
Mere Brow, Lancs., Primitive Methodist Chapel (1861). Primitive Methodist Chapel (1902). Both © Alan Hopkins. Link.
Mereworth, Kent, St. Lawrence. 188 TQ 660 537. Another view, two interior views - 1, 2, the south aisle ceiling, the East Window and the window above it, and the tomb of Mary, Baroness Despencer (d. 1626) and her husband Sir Thomas Fane (d. 1589, and was originally buried at Tudeley Church). All © Dave Westrap. Link1. Link2. Link3.
Meriden, WMids., St. Lawrence. SP 252 816. © Peter Wood. Link.
Merkland (near Dunscore), D&G., former church, now a private residence. © James Murray (2009).
Merrow, Surrey, St. John the Evangelist. Two further views - 1, 2. TQ 028 506. All © Mehmood Naqshbandi (2009). Link.
Merthyr Mawr, Bridgend. © David Gallimore.
Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil.
Merthyr Vale, Merthyr Tydfil, Baptist Church. The derelict Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. Both
© Gerard Charmley.
Messingham, Lincs., Holy Trinity. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection.
Metfield, Suffolk, St. John the Baptist. 156 TM 294 804. Methodist Church. 156 TM 294 805. Both © Steve Bulman. Link.
Metheringham, Lincs., St. Wilfrid. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Methil, Fife.
Methley, WYorks., dedicated to St. Oswald. Methodist Church. Both © Bill Henderson.
Mexborough, SYorks., St. John the Baptist. © Pete Day. Another view. © James Murray. Brunswick Methodist Church. © James Murray.

Michaelston-le-Pit, Vale of Glamorgan, St. Michael and All Angels (CiW). © Gerard Charmley.
Mickle Trafford, Cheshire, Methodist Chapel. © Gervase N. E. Charmley (2010).
Micklefield, WYorks., St. Mary the Virgin. © Bill Henderson.
Mickelton, Co. Durham, Primitive Methodist Chapel. Wesleyan Methodist Chapel. Both © Steve Bruce.
Mickleton, Gloucs., St. Lawrence. © Graeme Harvey. Link.
Mickley, NYorks., St. John. © Bill Henderson.
Middle Littleton, Worcs., St. Nicholas. Interior view. Both © Aidan Thomson.
Middlebie, D&G., the Parish Church. NY 213 761. © Gill Webb-Tomkinson.
Middleforth Green, Lancs., St. Leonard. © Peter Morgan.
Middleham, NYorks., St. Mary & St. Alkeda. This church was made collegiate by Richard III. © Bill Henderson. Methodist Church. © Steve Bulman.
Middlesbrough, NYorks.
Middlesmoor, NYorks., St. Chad. SE 092 741. © Michael Bourne. An old postcard view, from Reg Dosell's Collection. Link. Wesleyan Chapel. SE 091 741. © Michael Bourne.
Middleton, Cumb., dedicated as the Church of the Holy Ghost. © Steve Bulman. 97 SD 624 863.
Middleton, Greater Manchester
Middleton, Lancs., Methodist Church. © Elaine Hindson.
Middleton, Norfolk, St. Mary. © George Weston.
Middleton, Suffolk, Holy Trinity. 156 TM 430 678. © Steve Bulman.
Middleton, Warks., St. John the Baptist. Interior view. Both © Aidan Thomson. Link.
Middleton by Wirksworth, Derbyshire, Holy Trinity. SK 277 557. © James Murray. Interior view. © Bruce Read. Mount Zion (Primitive Methodist). SK 276 562. © James Murray. Another view. © Bruce Read. Wesleyan Chapel (appeared disused). © James Murray. Congregational Church. SK 277 560. © Bruce Read.
Middleton By Youlgreave, Derbyshire. © Bill McKenzie. 119 SK 195 632.
Middleton Cheney, Nhants. Dedicated to All Saints. The spire. A fine door. © Steve Bulman. 151 SP 499 421.
Middleton-in-Teesdale, Wesleyan Methodist Church. Primitive Methodist Church. Baptist Church at Middleton Hude. All © Steve Bruce.
Middleton on the Hill, Heref., St. Mary. Another view. SO 540 646. Both © Roy Graham.
Middleton-on-the Wolds, Humberside, dedicated to St. Andrew. Methodist Church. Both © Bill Henderson. Another view of St. Andrew. © Alan Craxford. Link (to both).
Middleton Tyas, NYorks., St. Michael and All Angels. Another view. Interior view. NX 235 055. All © Steve Bulman.
Middletown, County Armagh, Church of Ireland. Presbyterian Church. Both © Jack Storey, Monaghan Genealogy Specialist.
Middlewich, Cheshire.
Midgham, Berks., St. Matthew. © Jill Bennett. Another view. © Derek Collier. Link.
Midhurst, WSus., St. Mary Magdalen and St. Denys. SU 887 215.
From the postcard collection of Kevin Gordon. An old postcard view, from Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Midleton, Co. Cork, Holy Rosary (R.C.). Interior view. St. John the Baptist (CoI). All © Graeme Harvey.
Midley, Kent, the one remaining wall of Midley Church. Another view. TR 030 232. Both © Dave Godden. Link1. Link2.
Midtown, Highland, (near Inverasdale), Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland. © Peter Amsden.
Milber, Devon, St. Luke. Interior view. Both © John Hawkins. Link.
Milborne St. Andrew, Dorset, St. Andrew. © June Norris. Link1. Link2.
Mildenhall, Suffolk, St. Mary, and one of the windows. Both © James Huling.
Miles Platting, Greater Manchester.
Milford, Surrey, St. John the Evangelist. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection.
Milford Haven, Pembs.
Milford on Sea, Hants., All Saints. SZ 290 921. From an old postcard (franked 1911), Steve Bulman's Collection. A modern view, © Dave Westrap. Another view, an interior view and the ceiling, all © Graeme Harvey. Link1. Link2. St. Francis of Assisi (R.C.). © Dave Westrap. 195 SZ 286 917. Link1. Link2. Link3.
Milland, WSus., St. Luke. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. Link.
Millbeck, Cumbria. Dedicated to St. Lawrence. © Les Strong. 90 NY 261 258. Link.
Millbrook, Cornwall, All Saints. Methodist Church, formerly Wesleyan, dating from 1873. Link. Cemetery Chapel. All © James Murray.
Millbrook, GMan., St. James. SJ 981 998. St. Raphael (R.C.). SD 981 001. Both © Philip Kapp.
Millbrook, Jersey, St. Matthew, aka The Glass Church. Another view. Both © Alan Perchard. The following are all old postcards in John Bowdler's Collection - two further views - 1, 2, four interior views - 1, 2, 3, Lady Chapel. Link.
Miller's Dale, Derbys., St. Anne. © Bill McKenzie.
Millgate, Lancs., former Market Street Particular Baptist Church at Facit, now a private residence. © Nigel Birch.
Millhead, Lancs., (near Carnforth), Jehovah's Witnesses. © Elaine Hindson.
Millington, ERYorks., St. Margaret. © James Murray.
Millom, Cumbria.
Millport, North Ayrshire - see Great Cumbrae Island.
Milnathort, P&K., the Orwell Parish Church. © Shona Murdoch.
Milnrow, GMan., St. James the Apostle. SD 928 128. Moorhouse Methodist Church on Rochdale Road. SD 924 128. Both © Mike Berrell.
Milnthorpe, Cumbria, St. Thomas. Christ the King (R.C.). Methodist Church. All © Elaine Hindson.
Milstead, Kent, St. Mary's and the Holy Cross. 178 TQ 903 588. © Geoff Watt.
Milton, Kent.
Milton, Oxon., dedicated to St. John the Evangelist (church notice board) or St. Mary (Pevsner). © Steve Bulman. 151 SP 451 351.
Milton Bryan, Beds, St. Peter. © Bill McKenzie.
Milton Ernest, Beds, All Saints. © Bill McKenzie.
Milton Keynes, Bucks.
Milton-next-Sittingbourne, Kent, All Saints. 178 TQ 918 659. © Geoff Watt.
Milton Regis, Kent, Holy Trinity. 178 TQ 908 654. © Geoff Watt. Link.
Milton-under-Wychwood, Oxon., St. Simon and St. Jude. © Peter Morgan. Link.
Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare, Catholic Church. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's collection.
Milwich, Staffs., All Saints. The gallery. Both © Cyril D. Blount.
Minard, Argyll & Bute, the Lochfyneside Free Church. Lochfyneside parish church. Both © Martin Briscoe.
Minchinhampton, Gloucs., Holy Trinity. © Aidan Thomson. Another view © David and Pat Halliday.
Minehead, Som.
Minera, Wrexham, St. Mary. © Martin Briscoe. An old postcard view, from Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Minnigaff, D&G., the Monigaff Parish Church (CoS). 83 NX 410 666. © Dave Westrap. Link1. Link2. Link3.
Minnis Bay, Kent, St. Thomas. 179 TQ 291 694. © Geoff Watt.
Minshull Vernon, Cheshire, St. Peter. Link. Minshull U.R.C., originally Congregational, opened 1810. Both © Gervase N.E. Charmley (2010).
Minskip, NYorks., St. John. SE3864. © Bill Henderson.
Minstead, Hampshire, All Saints. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. Link.
Minster (Sheppey), Kent.
Minster (Thanet), Kent.
Minster Lovell, Oxon., St. Kenelm. © Brian J. Curtis. 164 SP 325 115.
Minsterley, Shropshire, Holy Trinity. Primitive Methodist Church, dating from 1924. Both © James Murray.
Minsterworth, Gloucs., St. Peter. © June Norris. Another view. © Derrick Reeves. Link.
Minterburn, County Tyrone, the Presbyterian Church. © Jack Storey, Monaghan Genealogy Specialist.
Minterne Magna, Dorset, St. Andrew. Interior view. The beautiful Napier Monument. The church also holds a tomb of the Churchill family. All © Roger Hopkins. Link.
Minting, Lincs., St. Andrew. © Dave Hitchborne.
Minto, Borders, the Parish Church (CoS), was completed in 1831 as part of the planned village designed for the 2nd Earl of Minto. There was an earlier medieval church nearby which this one replaced. NT 566 201. © Robert Tofts. Link2. Link2.
Mirfield, WYorks., St. Mary, a Sir George Gilbert Scott church dating from 1871. © Stan Walker. Link. Christ Church at Battyeford. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Miserden, Gloucs., St. Andrew. © Graeme Harvey.
Miskin (Pontyclun), Rhondda Cynon Taff, St. David. It dates from 1907 and replaced an Iron Church. Link. All Hallows (R.C.). Both © Gervase N. E. Charmley.
Miskin (north of Abercynon),
Rhondda Cynon Taff, St. John the Baptist. Possible former church. Miskin Methodist Church. Miskin Baptist Church. Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, previously Canaan Congregational Church. All © Gerard Charmley.
Misterton, Leics., St. Leonard. © Aidan Thomson.
Misterton, Notts., All Saints. © Bill Henderson. Another view, and another. Both © James Murray. Methodist Church. © James Murray.
Mitcham, Greater London, St. Peter & St. Paul. From an old postcard (franked 1905), Bulman Collection. Link.
Mitcheldean, Gloucs., St. Michael & All Angels. © Graeme Harvey.
Mitford, Northumberland, St. Mary Magdalene. © Bill Henderson. Link.
Mithian, Cornwall, St. Peter. SW 746 471. © Bill Henderson (2009).
Mitton, Lancs., All Hallows. Previously in the "Unknown" section, where it was under the postcards spelling of Mytton, thanks to Janet Gimber for identifying this church. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. Link.
Mixbury, Oxon. Dedicated to All Saints. The tower. © Steve Bulman. 152 SP 610 340. Link.

Mobberley, Cheshire, St. Wilfrid. SJ 790 802. Link. Former Chapel, now a private residence. SJ 777 820. Both © Bruce Read.
Modbury, Devon, St. George. SX 656 516. © Peter Wood. Another view. Interior view. Both © James Murray. An old postcard view, from Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Mochdre, Conwy, the former St. Mary, currently (2008) closed and awaiting sale and redevelopment. SH 827 783. St. David (R.C.) on Conwy Road. SH 831 792. Bron-y-Nant Crematorium Chapel. SH 828 794. Link. All © Mike Berrell.
Moelfre, Conwy, Ty Capel. SH 961 742. © Mike Berrell.
Moggerhanger, Beds, St. John the Evangelist. © Bill McKenzie.
Moira, Co. Down, Methodist Church. J 146 604. © Gerard Close.
Molash, Kent, St. Peter. 189 TR 024 522. © Geoff Watt. Link.
Mold, Flintshire.
Molescroft, ERYorks., St. Leonard. © James Murray.
Molesworth, Cambs., St.Peter. © Jim Rushton. Link.
Mollington, Oxon., dedicated to All saints. © Steve Bulman. 151 SP 443 476.
Monaghan, County Monaghan.
Moneenroe, Co. Kilkenny, Collier Church. © Liam Murphy.
Moneyglass, Co. Antrim, Our Lady of Lourdes (R.C.). J 015 932. © Gerard Close.
Moneymore, Co. Derry.
Moniaive, D&G., St. Ninian (CoS). Link. Glencairn Memorial Institute was built in 1834 as a church, and in 1921 was sold by the United Presbyterian Church (when it was called the Glencairn and Moniaive United Free Church) to serve as a memorial to the dead of WWI. Link. Ruined church, probably Glencairn Free Church as listed in Pevsner. All © James Murray (2009).
Monikie, Angus, the Parish Church. © Derek Robertson.
Monington, Ceredigion, St. Nicholas. SN 136 438. © Mike Berrell.
Monk Bretton, SYorks., St. Paul. © Bill Henderson.
Monk Fryston, NYorks., dedicated to St. Wilfred. © Bill McKenzie.
Monken Hadley, Herts., dedicated to St. Mary the Virgin. © Bill McKenzie.
Monkhill, Cumbria, Methodist Chapel. 89 NY 073 364. © Steve Bulman.
Monkland, Herefordshire, All Saints. Interior view. Both © James Murray.
Monks Eleigh, Suffolk, St. Peter. 155 TL 966 478. © Steve Bulman. Link.
Monks Kirby, Warks., St. Edith. St. Joseph (R.C.). Both © Aidan Thomson.
Monks Risborough, Bucks., St. Dunstan. SP 813. ©  044. Les Needham. Link.
Monkstown, Co. Antrim, Abbey Presbyterian Church. J 343 844. © Gerard Close. Link.
Monkton, Dev., St. Mary Magdalene.
© Bill Henderson.
Monkton, Kent, St. Mary Magdalene. 179 TR 278 653. Link. Methodist Church. 179 TR 287 651. Both © Geoff Watt.
Monkton, Pembs. - see Pembroke.
Monkton, South Ayrshire, the Old Church (ruin). © Martin Briscoe.
Monkwearmouth, T&W.
Monmouth, Monmouthshire.
Montacute, Somerset, dedicated to St. Catherine. © Bill McKenzie.
Montgomery, Powys, St. Nicholas. © Chris Emms (2009). Link.
Monton, GMan.
Monxton, Hants., St. Mary. A close up of the unusual bell turret. Both © Les Needham. Link.
Monyash, Derbys., dedicated to St. Leonard.119 SK 151 664. Primitive Methodist Chapel. 119 SK 150 667. Both © Bill McKenzie.
Monymusk, Aberdeenshire, (CoS). NJ 685 155. © John Mackie. Link.
Monzie, Perth & Kinross, the Kirk (CoS). According to the Link, the church is believed to have been dedicated to St. Lawrence. © Alan Craxford.
Moor Monkton, NYorks., All Saints. © Bill Henderson. Red House Chapel, and another view. © James Murray. Interior view. © James Murray. Another view, from the balcony. © James Murray. Link.
Moorthorpe, WYorks., St. Joseph (R.C.), currently closed. Margaret Johnson has kindly informed me that this church re-opened just before Christmas 2003, following repairs. Barnsley Road Methodist Church. Both © Bill Henderson.
Moortown, Co. Tyrone, Immaculate Conception (R.C., 1980). H 949 770. © Gerard Close.
Moorwood Moor, Derbyshire, Methodist Church, built as Primitive Methodist, 1854. © James Murray.
Morar, Highland, Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. Cumin (R.C.). © Martin Briscoe.
Morborne, Cambs., All Saints. © Robin Peel. Link.
Morcott, Rutland, St. Mary the Virgin (K). Interior view. SK 925 008. Both © Janice Tostevin. Link1. Link2.
Mordiford, Heref., Church of the Holy Rood. © Bill McKenzie.
More, Shrops., St. Peter. © John Bowdler.
Morecambe, Lancs.
Moresby, Cumb. Dedicated to St. Bridget. © Steve Bulman. 89 NY 983 210. Link.
Moresby Parks, Cumb.
Moreton, Dorset, St. Nicholas. © June Norris. Link.
Moreton, Pembs., Methodist Church. SN 115 048. © Mike Berrell.
Moreton Corbet, Shropshire, St. Bartholomew. © James Murray. An old postcard view, from Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucs., St. David. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Moreton Morrell, Warks., dedicated as the Church of the Holy Cross. 151 SP 310 557. © Steve Bulman. Interior view. © Aidan Thomson.
Moreton Valance, Gloucs., St. Stephen. © Graeme Harvey.
Moretonhampstead, Devon, St. Andrew. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection.
Morganstown, Cardiff, Bethel Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. Interior view. Both © Gerard Charmley.
Morham, East Lothian, Church of Scotland. © James Denham (2010).
Morland, Cumbria. Dedicated to St. Lawrence. © Steve Bulman. 91 NY 598 226. Link.
Morley, WYorks., St. Peter. St. Mary in the Wood. St. Francis of Assissi (R.C.). All © Bill Henderson.
Morley Green, Cheshire, U.R.C. SJ 824 821. © Bruce Read.
Morningside, City of Edinburgh.
Morpeth, Northumberland, St. James the Great. Link. St. Mary the Virgin. Link. U.R.C. All © Bill Henderson.
Morriston, Swansea.
Morston, Norfok, All Saints. 133 TG 009 439. © Steve Bulman. An old postcard view, © Colin Waters Collection. Link.
Mortehoe, Devon, St. Mary. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection.
Mortimer West End, Hants., St. Saviour. © Derek Collier. The West End. © Ian Miller. Link.
Morton (near Bourne), Lincs., St. John the Baptist. Another view. © Robin Peel. Link.
Morton (near Gainsborough), Lincs., St. Paul. © Dave Hitchborne. Link.
Morton Bagot, Warks., Holy Trinity. © Aidan Thomson.
Morwenstow, Cornwall, St. Morwenna and St. John the Baptist. SS 205 153. © Nick Hopton. Link.
Mosley Common, GMan., St. John (R.C., 1883) on Mosley Common Road. Interior view. SD 713 014. Both © Mike Berrell.
Mosser, Cumbria. Dedicated to St. Philip, it also serves as the John Dalton Memorial Church. Some sources list this church under Eaglesfield. 89 NY 107 280. © Steve Bulman. Mosser chapel. © Les Strong. 89 NY 114 248. Link.
Mossley, GMan.
Moston, GMan.
Mostyn, Flintshire, Christ Church (CiW, 1844) . SJ 167 795. © Carl Hogan. Link.
Motherwell, North Lanarkshire.
Mottisfont, Hants., Mottisfont Abbey. Converted into a grand house after the Dissolution, it still retains some fragments from the Abbey. The first photo shows part of an arch, supposedly on the site of the Abbey Nave. A column, one of two set up in a porch. Some scant remains in the grounds. Part of a doorway, with modern mural. The best preserved feature is the cellarium. A bookshop preserves a stoup. All © Janet Gimber. Link.
Mottram-in-Longdendale, GMan., St. Michael and All Angels. © Les Horn. Another view. © Bill Henderson. Link.
Mouldsworth, Cheshire, St. Cuthbert of the Forest (R.C.). SJ 511 702. © Bruce Read.
Moulsford, Berks., St. John the Baptist. © Tim Tomlinson.
Moulton, Cheshire, St. Stephen. From an old postcard (heavily processed) in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Moulton, Lincs., All Saints. © Dave Hitchborne.
Moulton, NYorks., St. Andrew. NX 236 039. All © Steve Bulman.
Moulton, Suffolk, St. Peter. © Elizabeth Orbell. Link.
Moulton St. Mary, Norfolk, St. Mary. © Geoff Watt. Link.
Mount Bures, Essex, St. John the Baptist. © Roger Heap.
Mount Grace Priory - see Osmotherley, NYorks.
Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff.
Mountjoy, Co. Tyrone, Presbyterian Church. H 422 777. © Gerard Close.
Mountsorrel, Leics.
Mousehole, Cornwall, Wesleyan Church. SW 468 261. © Andrew Ross.
Moville, Co. Donegal, St. Pius X (R.C., 1953). © Ben Palmer (2006). Link1. Link2.
Mow Cop, Cheshire and Staffordshire.
Mowsley, Leics., St. Nicholas. Methodist Church. Both © George Weston.
Moxley, WMids., All Saints. © John French.
Moy, Co. Tyrone.
Moy, Highland, the Parish Church. NH 772 343. © Martin Briscoe.
Moylgrove, Pembs., St. Andrew. SN 123 446. Tabernacl Addoldy y Bedyddwyr (Baptist, 1894). SN 118 446. Bethel Addoldy yr Annibynwyr (Independent, 1691). SN 117 447. All © Mike Berrell.
Moylough, Co. Galway, St. Patrick (R.C.).
© Joan Harrison.

Muasdale, Argyll & Bute, ruined church (just south of A'Chleit). © Martin Briscoe.
Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire, St. David. © Graeme Harvey. Another view and another. Both © James Murray. Interior view. © James Murray.
Much Hadham, Herts., St. Andrews Holy Cross (Congregational and R.C.). TL 430 196. © Bill McKenzie. Another view.
© Chalmers Cursley. Link (R.C.).
Much Hoole, Lancs., St. Michael. © Mark Eccles. Another view. © Alan Hopkins. Alan has also created a composite photo from four different parts of the stained glass window. © Alan Hopkins. Link. Wesleyan Chapel. © Alan Hopkins.
Much Marcle, Heref., St. Bartholomew. © Bill McKenzie. Another view. © James Murray. Interior view. © James Murray.
Much Wenlock, Shropshire, Holy Trinity. © Bill McKenzie. Another view, and two interior views - 1, 2, all © John Bowdler. Link. The remains of Wenlock Priory. © John Bowdler. Link.
Mucheleny, Somerset, St. Peter and St.Paul. ST 429 249. © Roy Graham. Link.
Mucklestone, Staffs., St. Mary. Two further views - 1, 2. The churchyard has an unusual feature - an anvil with explanatory notice (there is more on this on the link).  The pulpit. The church has some good C19 glass. SJ 725 374. All © BereniceUK. Link.
Muckross, Co. Donegal, St. John (CoI). © Graeme Harvey.
Muckross Abbey, Co. Kerry. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection.
Mudford, Somerset, St. Mary the Virgin. ST 573 199. © Julie Baker. Link.
Mugginton, Derbys., All Saints. © George Weston.
Muir of Ord, Highland, East Church of Scotland (1910). NH 528 504. Urray and Strathconon Free Church of Scotland (1861). NH 524 502. Link. Both © John Mackie.
Muirkirk, East Ayrshire, (Church of Scotland). Unknown Church, now identified as St. Thomas (R.C.) by Janet Smith, to whom many thanks. Both © Martin Briscoe.
Muker, NYorks., St. Mary. © Bill Henderson. Another view. Interior view. Both © Alan Blacklock.
Mullaghbrack, Co. Armagh, St. John's Parish Church (CoI). © Jack Storey, Monaghan Genealogy Specialist.
Mullaghfad, Co. Fermanagh, Church of Ireland. © Jack Storey, Monaghan Genealogy Specialist.
Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo, Star of the Sea (R.C.). G 708 576. © Gerard Close.
Mullavilly, Co. Armagh, Parish Church (CoI). J 012 481. © Gerard Close (2009). Link.
Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (R.C.). Built in 1836, it was demolished in 1936 to make way for the new Christ the King Cathedral. All Saints (CoI). Both from old postcards in Reg Dosell's Collection.
Mullion, Cornwall, St. Mellanus. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. Link.
Mulranny, Co. Mayo, Catholic Church.
Mulvin, CO. Tyrone, the Covenanters Memorial Free Presbyterian Church. H 354 899. © Gerard Close.
Mumbles, Swansea.
Mumby, Lincs., Methodist Church. © George Weston.
Muncaster, Cumbria, St. Michael & All Angels. © Bill McKenzie.
Munderfield, Herefordshire, former Chapel, now forming part of a private residence. © James Murray.
Mundesley, Norfolk, All Saints. From an old postcard, Geoff Watt's Collection. Link.
Mungrisedale, Cumb.. Dedicated to St. Kentigern. © Steve Bulman. 90 NY 364 305. Link.
Munninane, Co. Sligo, St. Kevin's Chapel of Ease (CoI). G 656 488. © Gerard Close.
Munslow, Shropshire, St. Michael. © Bill McKenzie. Interior view. © Aidan Thomson.
Murroes, Angus, the Parish Church (CoS). © Derek Robertson. Link.
Mursley, Bucks., St. Mary the Virgin. © Bill McKenzie.
Murston, Kent, the remains of All Saints. 178 TQ 922 648. © Geoff Watt. Link.
Murton, Durham, dedicated to the Holy Trinity. © Bill Henderson. Another view. © James Murray. St. Joseph (R.C.). © Bill Henderson. Another view (with Holy Trinity in the background). © James Murray. St. Paul (Methodist, originally 1875). Another view. Both © James Murray.  Salvation Army Hall (1900). © James Murray.
Musbury, Devon, St. Michael. Drake monument. SY 275 945. Both © Julie Baker. Link.
Musselbrugh, East Lothian, St. Peter (Episcopal). © Bill Henderson. Former Salvation Army Hall, now a nursery. © Rob Brettle.
Muston, East Yorkshire, All Saints. © Bill Henderson.
Muswell Hill, GLon., U.R.C. TQ 283 896. © Michael Bourne.
Muthill, Perth & Kinross, the New Parish Church (CoS) on Main Street. St. James (Episcopal) on Station Road. Both © Alan Craxford.

Mwnt, Ceredigion, Holy Cross (13th/14 century). Interior view. SN 195 520. © Mike Berrell. Link.

Myddfai, Carmarthenshire, St. Michael. Interior view. SN 772 301. Capel Bethania (Methodist, 1857, re-built 1880). SN 774 30. Capel Seion (1890). SN 771 302. All © Mike Berrell (2009).
Myddle, Shropshire, St. Peter. SJ 467 236. © Dave Westrap. Link1. Link2.
Mylor Harbour, Cornwall, St. Mylor. Another view. Interior view. All © Carole Sarvis.
Myshall, Co. Carlow, Adelaide Memorial Church of Christ the Redeemer. © Liam Murphy. Link.
Mytholmroyd, WYorks., St. Michael. SE 013 259. © Michael Bourne. Link.

 

 
 

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