The Churches of Britain and Ireland

 

Placename Index, Sn-Sy

Snaith, ERYorks., the Priory Church of St. Laurence. Methodist Church. Both © Bill Henderson.
Snainton, NYorks., St. Stephen. Curiously, an old postcard of the same church has the dedication to St. Mary. The Methodist church. Also from old postcards - Primitive Methodist Church, and the Wesleyan Chapel (the same building as that Methodist church). All © Elaine Hindson.
Snape, NYorks., Methodist Chapel. © Alan Blacklock. St. Mary, the chapel in Snape Castle. Interior view. Link. Both © James Murray. The former Baptist Church, converted into a house many years ago. James advises that a total immersion font has been discovered during current renovations. © James Murray.
Snape, Suffolk, St. John the Baptist. 156 TM 394 594. © Steve Bulman. Link.
Snapethorpe, WYorks., St. George. © Bill Henderson.
Snarford, Lincs., St. Lawrence. © Dave Hitchborne. Link.
Snargate, Kent, St. Dunstan. 189 TR 990 286. © Geoff Watt. Another view. © Dave Westrap. Link1. Link2. Link3. Link4.
Snave, Kent, St. Augustine. 189 TR 014 299. © Dave Westrap. Link1. Link2. Link3.
Sneaton, NYorks., St. Hilda. © Bill Henderson.
Snettisham, Norfolk, St. Mary. Another view. © Robin Peel. Link. Methodist Church. © Geoff Watt.
Snitterfield, Warks., St. James the Great. Another view. Both from old postcards in Reg Dosell's Collection.
Snodland, Kent.
Snods Edge, Northumberland, St. John. © Alan Blacklock. Link.

Soar-y-Mynydd, Ceredigion, reputedly the remotest chapel in Wales. A view of the chapel in its landscape. Interior view. SN 533 785. All © Philip Vey. Link.
Soberton, Hants., St. Peter. © David Packman at http://www.hampshirecam.co.uk/main.html.
Soho, GLon - see Westminster.
Sole Street, Kent, St. Mary's Church Room, now the village hall. 177 TQ 656 676. © Dave Westrap. Link1. Link2.
Solihull, WMids.
Somerby, Leics., All Saints. Methodist Church. The Old Methodist Church. All © George Weston.
Somerby, Lincs., St. Margaret. © Dave Hitchborne.
Somercotes, Derbys., St. Thomas. © Bill Henderson.  Birchwood Methodist Chapel. Another view. Both © Alan Craxford.
Somerford, Cheshire, All Saints. Built as the chapel for Somerford Hall in 1725, it now serves as a Chapel of Ease. SJ 814 648. © Len Brankin. Link.
Somersby, Lincs., St. Margaret. Alfred Lord Tennyson was baptised here in 1809. TF 343 727. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. A modern view. interior view. Both © Mike Berrell.
Somers Town, GLon., St. Mary, built 1822-6, on Eversholt St., NW1. St. Aloysius (R.C.), built 1966-8, corner of Eversholt St. and Phoenix Rd., NW1. Both © Peter Hobday.
Somersham, Cambs., St. John the Baptist. Another view. Both © Jim Rushton. Link.
Somerton, Somerset.
Sompting, WSus., St. Mary. Simon describes the spire as "Rhenish helm", which is confirmed in Betjeman, who adds that it is unique in England. © Simon Kidner. A view from the 1930's. Illustration from the Colin Waters Collection.
Sonning, Berks., St. Andrew. © Paul & Janet Humphreys at http://www.berkshirecam.net
Sorn, EAyr., the parish church. © Martin Briscoe.
Soudley, Gloucs., St. Michael and All Angels. © Peter Morgan.
Soulby, Cumbria, St. Luke. 91 NY 748 110. Methodist Church. 91 NY 749 110. Both © Philip Kapp.
South Anston, SYorks., the Methodist Chapel. The Wesleyan Chapel. Both © Bill Henderson.
South Bank, NYorks., St. John the Evangelist, on Normanby Road. NZ 535 207. Baptist Church on Redcar Road South. NZ 535 208. St. Peter (R.C.) on Middlesbrough Road. NZ 532 208. All © Ken Roddam.
South Ashford, Kent, Christ Church (1867). 189 TR 017 418. Link. Evangelical Church. TR 016 415. Both © Geoff Watt.
South Benfleet, Essex.
South Cave, ERYorks.
South Cerney, Gloucs., All Hallows. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
South Church, Co. Durham, St. Andrew. Wesleyan Chapel, dating from 1899. Both © Alan Blacklock.
South Cockerington, Lincs., St. Leonard. © Dave Hitchborne.
South Collingham, Notts., St. John the Baptist. SK 826 613. From a postcard in the Kevin Gordon Collection.
South Croxton, Leics., St. John the Baptist. © George Weston.
South Dalton, ERYorks., St. Mary. Interior view. The Hotham Memorial Chapel contains this spectacular monument. All © James Murray. Link.
South Darenth, Kent, Southdowns Church. The church originally had a small spire, with clock, the base of which can still be seen above the porch. 177 TQ 568 693. St. George (R.C.). 177 TQ 561 696. St. George's statue. Link1. Link2. All © Dave Westrap.
South Darley, Derbys., St. Mary the Virgin. © Bill McKenzie.
South Elkington, Lincs., All Saints. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection.
South Elmsall, WYorks., St. Mary the Virgin. Trinity Methodist Church. Both © Bill Henderson.
South Ferriby, Lincs., St. Nicholas. © James Murray.
South Green, Kent, Methodist Church. 178 TQ 851 602. © Geoff Watt.
South Hetton, Co. Durham, Holy Trinity. NZ 377 452. © Bill Henderson. Another view. © James Murray. Independent Methodist Church (My thanks to Janet Gimber for the identification). NZ 383 451. © Steve Bulman. Former Wesleyan Methodist Church (dating from 1890), now in industrial use. © James Murray.
South Hiendley, WYorks., Methodist Church. © Bill Henderson.
South Holmwood, Surrey, St. Mary Magdalene. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection.
South Kelsey, Lincs., St. Mary. TF 041 982. Link. Methodist Church. TF 042 985. Both © Bill Henderson (2009).
South Kilvington, NYorks., St. Wilfred. © Bill Henderson.
South Kirkby, WYorks., All Saints. © Bill Henderson.
South Kyme, Lincs., St. Mary & All Saints. © Dave Hitchborne.
South Laggan, Highland, the Free Church. © Martin Briscoe.
South Littleton, Worcs., St. Michael. © Aidan Thomson.
South Luffenham, Rutland, the former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, now a private residence. SK 941 019. © Janice Tostevin.
South Milford, NYorks., St. Mary. Methodist Church. Both © Bill Henderson.
South Milton, Devon, All Saints. Interior view. Former Wesleyan Chapel, now a private residence. All © James Murray.
South Molton, Devon, St. Mary Magdalen. This photo is taken from the better of a pair of stereo photos dating from about 1860-1880. From Alan Finn's Collection.
South Newington, Oxon., St. Peter as Vincula, which has a number of medieval wall-paintings. Interior view. Both © Aidan Thomson. Link.
South Normanton, Derbyshire, St. Michael and All Angels. Another view. Interior view. All © Alan Craxford. An old postcard view, from Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
South Ockendon, Essex, St. Nicholas. TQ 594 829. © Neil Davies. Two other view, both © Jack Nicholson. 1, 2. Link1. Link2 (towards bottom of the page). Wesleyan Church (1847). © Jack Nicholson.
South Ormsby, Lincs., St. Leonard. Interior view. TF 370 751. Both © Mike Berrell.
South Otterington, NYorks., St. Andrew. © Bill Henderson.
South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, the parish church. The Priory Scottish Episcopal Church. The Auld Vennel Kirk (now used as an art gallery). All © Bill Henderson.
South Scarle, Notts., St. Helena. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection.
South Shields, T&W.
South Thoresby, Lincs., St. Andrew. Interior view. TF 402 771. The former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, dating from 1879, now in secular use. TF 400 769. All © Mike Berrell.
South Wigston, Leicester, Leics.
South Wingfield, Derbyshire, All Saints. Interior view. Link. Birches Lane Baptist Church. Zion Methodist Church. All © James Murray.
Southall, GLon., Central Jamia Masjid on Montague Waye. Interior view. TQ 122 791. Both © Mehmood Naqshbandi, and reproduced from his website Muslims in Britain.
Southam, Warks., dedicated to St. James. © Steve Bulman. 151 SP 417 618.
Southampton, Hants.
Southborough, Kent, St. Thomas. From an old drawing in Brett Jeffery's Collection.
Southchurch, Essex, Holy Trinity. According to its web-site, the church was extended in the early years of the 20th century. The picture on this web-site would appear to date to before the modern works began. It's postmarked 1905. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection.
Southease, ESus., dedication lost. TQ 421 064. From a postcard in the Kevin Gordon Collection. Link.
Southend-on-Sea, Essex, St. Laurence and All Saints at Eastwood. © Geoff Watt. Link.
Southfleet, Kent, St. Nicholas. © Dave Westrap. An old postcard view, and an interior view, both from the Tony Larkin Collection. 177 TQ 614 711. Link1. Link2Link3. U.R.C. 177 TQ 615 711. Link1. Link2.
Southleigh, Devon, St. Lawrence. Another view. SY 204 934. Both © Julie Baker.
Southowram, St. Anne in the Grove. SE 120 236. © Michael Bourne.
Southport, Merseyside.
Southrepps, WYorks., Norfolk, St. James. © Frances Hoffman.
Southrey, Lincs., St. John the Divine. © Dave Hitchborne.
Southrop, Gloucs., St. Peter. © Aidan Thomson.
Southsea, Portsmouth, Hants.
Southwark, GLon.
Southwell, Notts., the Minster, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Gargoyles on the Chapter House. A splendid doorway. All © Barbara Barklem. Another fine doorway, from an old postcard. © Bulman Collection. Link.
Southwold, Suffolk.
Sowerby, NYorks., St. Oswald. Another view, interior view, and the side altar (the Light of the World window). All © James Murray.
Sowerby, WYorks., St. Peter, dates from 1765, and the tower was added in 1781. © Stan Walker.
Sowerby Bridge, WYorks., Christ Church. St. Paul (Methodist). Both © Paul Marshall.

Spalding. Lincs.
Spaldwick, Cambs., St. James. Another view. Both © Jim Rushton. Link.
Sparrowpit, Derbyshire, Methodist Church. SK 090 808. © Mike Berrell.
Spean Bridge, Highland, St. Joseph (R.C.). © Martin Briscoe.
Speen, Berks., St. Mary. © Victor Markham. Link.
Speldhurst, Kent, St. Mary the Virgin. From an old postcard (ca. 1910), Brett Jeffery's Collection. Link.
Spennithorne, NYorks., St. Michael and All the Angels. © Bill Henderson.
Spennymoor, Durham.
Spernall, Warks., St. Leonard. © Aidan Thomson.
Spetchley, Worcs., All Saints. St. John the Baptist (R.C.) at Spetchley Park. The chapel is part of Spetchley Mansion. Both © Peter Morgan.
Spetisbury, Dorset, St. John the Baptist. © June Norris. Link.
Spiddall, County Galway, St. Enda (R.C.). Disused Protestant chapel (built 1776). Both © Bill Henderson.
Spilsby, Lincs., St. James. © Dave Hitchborne. Methodist Church. TF 403 661. © George Weston.
Spink, Co. Laois, St. Lazarian (R.C.). © Liam Murphy. Link.
Spofforth, NYorks., All Saints. SE 364 510. © Bill Henderson. Methodist Church. SE 362 509. © Michael Bourne.
Spridlington, Lincs., St. Hilary. © Dave Hitchborne.
Springwood, Merseyside, All Souls (R.C.), on Mather Avenue. SJ 408 855. © Don Tomkinson. Link.
Sproatley, ERYorks., St. Swithin (or Swithun). Methodist Chapel. Both © James Murray.
Sproston Green, Cheshire, Methodist Church. SJ 732 667. © Bruce Read.
Sprotbrough, SYorks., St. Mary the Virgin. Link. Methodist Church. Both © Bill Henderson. This old postcard (from Kevin Gordon's Collection) is clearly marked "Arksey Church", but it bears no similarity to Arksey church in South Yorkshire, and neither he nor I could find another Arksey. That indefatigueable detective Janet Gimber has identified the church as St. Mary, Sprotbrough, so this is a faulty postcard.
Sprouston, Borders, the Parish Church. © Alan Blacklock.
Sproxton, NYorks., St. Chad. © Bill McKenzie. Another view. © Bill Henderson.

Stacksteads., Lancs.
Stadhampton, Oxon., St. John the Baptist. © William Wells.
Stafford, Staffs.
Stainburn, NYorks., St. Mary. Now disused, and cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust. © Bill Henderson.
Staincross, SYorks., St. John the Evangelist. © Bill Henderson.
Staindrop, Co. Durham, St. Mary. NZ 131 207. © Bill Henderson. Methodist Church, formerly Wesleyan. NZ 129 207. © Steve Bulman. Primitive Methodist Church. © Steve Bruce.
Stainfield, Lincs., St. Andrew. © Dave Hitchborne.
Stainforth, NYorks., St. Peter. © Bill Henderson. Interior view, showing the Millennium Window. © Philip Kapp. Another view. © Alan Blacklock.98 SD 821 674.
Stainforth, SYorks., St. Mary. © Bill Henderson.
Stainton, Cumbria, Methodist Church. © Malcolm Minshaw.
Stainton, SYorks., St. Winifred. © Pete Day.
Staithes, NYorks.
Stalham, Norfolk, St. Mary.  Interior view, and another. All © James Murray. Link.
Stalisfield Green, Kent, St. Mary. 189 TQ 968 524. © Geoff Watt.
Stalling Busk, NYorks., St. Matthew (1909). Another view. Another view, showing an outside font., and the War Memorial Interior view. All © James Murray.
Stalybridge, GMan.
Stamford, Lincs.
Stamford Bridge, ERYorks., St. John the Baptist. © Bill Henderson.
Stamford Hill, GLon. Described on this old postcard (Steve Bulman's Collection) only as "Gibbon Church", Janet Gimber has discovered that it was Stamford Hill Congregational Church, demolished in 1966 to make way for a library. The Gibbon reference is to Rev. James Morgan Gibbon. Masjid E Quba (or North London Mosque Trust) on Cazenove Road. Interior view. TQ 340 869. Both © Mehmood Naqshbandi, and reproduced from his website Muslims in Britain.
Stamfordham, Northumberland, St. Mary. The tower. 88 NZ 076 720. Both © Steve Bulman. Link.
Stand, GMan., Unitarian Chapel. 109 SD 795 055. © Philip Kapp.
Standish, Gloucs., St. Nicholas. © Graeme Harvey. Interior view. © Crispin Pemberton. Link.
Standish, GMan., St. Wilfrid. Another view. St. Mary of the Annunciation (R.C.). Methodist Church. Link. All © Peter Morgan.
Standlake, Oxon., St. Giles. © Brian J. Curtis. 164 SP 397 036.
Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, St. Margaret of Antioch, of Norman foundation, restored in Victorian times, it still retains much earlier stonework, and some fine carvings. Tombs and monuments of the Fetherston and Scratton families. © Brian Thompson.
Stanford on Avon, Nhants., St. Nicholas. © Aidan Thomson.
Stanhope, Durham, dedicated to St. Thomas. © Bill Henderson.
Stanion, Nhants., St. Peter the Apostle. Methodist Church. Both © Graeme Harvey.
Stanley, Co. Durham.
Stanley, Staffs., former? Methodist Chapel. © Gervase N. E. Charmley (2009).
Stanley, near Wakefield, WYorks., St. Peter. © Bill Henderson.
Stanmer, ESus., no dedication (CoE). © Bernard Hylands. Link.
Stannington, Nthumb., St. Mary the Virgin. © Bill Henderson.
Stansbridge, Beds, dedicated to St. John the Baptist. © Bill McKenzie.
Stansted, Kent, St. Mary the Virgin. 177 TQ 607 621. © Dave Westrap. Link1. Link2.
Stansted Abbotts, Herts., St. Andrew. © Bill McKenzie. An old postcard view, from Reg Dosell's Collection.
Stanton, Gloucs., St. Michael and All Angels. Another view. Both © Graeme Harvey.
Stanton by Bridge, Derbyshire, St. Michael. © James Murray. Link.
Stanton Harcourt, Oxon., St. Michael. © Brian J. Curtis. 164 SP 416 056.
Stanton Long, Shrops., St. Michael. Interior view. Both © Aidan Thomson. Link.
Stanton St. John, Oxon., dedicated to St. John the Baptist. © Steve Bulman. 164 SP 577 094.
Stanton under Bardon, Leics., St. Mary and All Saints. © Graeme Harvey.
Stanway, Gloucs., St. Peter. © Graeme Harvey.
Stanwell, Surrey, St. Mary the Virgin. From an old postcard (franked 1908) in Steve Bulman's Collection. Link.
Stapenhill, Staffs., St. Peter. 128 SK 255 221. From an old postcard (franked 1910), Dave Westrap's Collection. Link1. Link2.
Staple, Kent, St. James the Great. 179 TR 269 567. © Geoff Watt. Link.
Staple Hill, Gloucs., former Salvation Army Hall (now demolished). © Rob Brettle.
Staplecross, East Sussex, St. Mark. © Steve Bulman (2009). Link.
Stapleford, Cambs., St. Andrew. © John Salmon.
Stapleford, Herts., St. Mary. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Staplegrove, Som., St. John the Evangelist. © Andrew Ross. Link.
Staplehurst, Kent, All Saints. 188 TQ 786 429. Link. U.R.C., built in 1825 and enlarged in 1883. 188 TQ 785 432. Providence (Strict Baptist Chapel). 188 TQ 787 432. Free Church (formerly the village hall). Geoff advises (Aug 2007) that the congregation are now using the U.R.C. and a local school, as their own church is to be demolished. They hope to re-build if and when funds allow. 188 TQ 785 819. All © Geoff Watt.
Stapleton, Cumb., St. Mary, rebuilt in 1830. A fine church, standing alone in majestic scenery, is in all probability of Norman foundation (as so many with this dedication are). © Steve Bulman. 86 NY 503 713.
Stapleton, Shropshire, St. John the Baptist. © James Murray.
Starbeck, NYorks., St. Andrew's Church in the Community. © James Murray. Link.
Starcross, Devon, St. Paul. SX 976 815. © Andrew Ross.
Startforth, Holy Trinity. © Bill Henderson.
Starston, Norfolk, St. Margaret. 156TM 234 845. © Steve Bulman.
Staunton, Gloucs., St. James. SO 781 292. © Peter Wood. Further views, 1, 2, and interior view, all © James Murray. Former Chapel (1821), now a private residence. © James Murray.
Staunton, Gloucs., All Saints. © Graeme Harvey. Link.
Staunton-on-Arrow, Herefordshire, St. Peter, which dates from 1853, a replacement for the medieval church which had burnt down. Interior view. Both © Tim Hollinghurst.
Staunton on Wye, Herefordshire, St. Mary the Virgin. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. Link.
Staveley (near Kendal), Cumbria.
Staveley, Derbys., St. John the Baptist. © Bill Henderson.
Staveley, NYorks., All Saints. SE3662. © Bill Henderson.
Staveley-in-Cartmel, Cumb., St. Mary. 97 SD 380 860. © Steve Bulman.
Staverton, Gloucs., St. Catherine. © Graeme Harvey. Link.
Staverton, Nhants., St. Mary the Virgin. © Aidan Thomson.
Staxton, NYorks., disused Primitive Methodist Chapel. © Colin Waters Collection (2010).
Steen's Bridge, Herefordshire, former Chapel, now a private residence. © James Murray.
Steeple, Essex, St. Lawrence and All Saints. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection.
Steeple Barton, Oxon., dedicated to St. Mary. The tower. © Steve Bulman. 164 SP 448 249.
Steeple Church, Dorset, St. Michael and All Angels. © Bill McKenzie.
Steeple Claydon, Bucks., dedicated to St. Michael. © Steve Bulman. 165 SP 705 268.
Steeple Morden, Cambs., St. Peter & St. Paul. © Bill McKenzie.
Stelling Minnis, Kent, St. Mary. 179 TR 142 507. Former Wesleyan Chapel, dating from 1855, serves as a village hall and religious centre. TR 147 466. The former Ebenezer Chapel (Primitive Methodist, 1866) is currently up for sale. TR 146 483. All © Geoff Watt.
Stenigot, Lincs., St. Nicholas. © Dave Hitchborne. Another view.  © Les Needham.
Stenness, (on Mainland), Orkney, Church of Scotland. NH 312 125. © Martin Briscoe.
Stenton, East Lothian, the Parish Kirk. © James Denham. Link.
Stepney, GLon., St. Paul on Burdett Road. Destroyed in WWII, a modern church was built on the site in 1960. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection.
Sternfield, Suffolk, St. Mary Magdalene. 156 TM 391 616. © Steve Bulman. Link.
Stevenage, Herts., St. Nicholas. TL 241 262. © Thomas Curtis. An old postcard view, from Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Steventon, Hants., St. Nicholas. © Derek Jordan. Photo is on an external web-site. Link.
Stewartby, Beds., United Church. © Bill McKenzie.
Stewartstown, County Tyrone, the 1st Presbyterian Church. H 855 803. Church of Ireland. Both © Jack Storey, Monaghan Genealogy Specialist. Another view of the 1st Presbyterian Church. © Gerard Close. St. Mary (R.C.). H 852 707. © Gerard Close.
Stewkley, Bucks., St. Michael & All Angels. In this old postcard the dedication is given as just St. Michael. Betjeman has the former. Both © Jane Marriott. SP 852 261. Stewkley Methodist Church. Sandy Calder advises that this was built by the Primitive Methodists in 1903. SP 854 255. © Les Needham.
Steyning, WSus., St. Andrew. TQ 179 114.
From the postcard collection of Kevin Gordon. Link.
Steynton, Pembs., St. Peter & St. Cewydd (Anglican). 157 SM 917 077. © Dave Westrap. Interior view. © Mike Berrell (2009). Link. Cemetery Chapel (1902) in Milford Haven Cemetery. © Mike Berrell (2009).
Stibbington, Cambs., St. John the Baptist. © Zoe Martin.
Stichill, Borders, (CoS). © Bill McKenzie. Link.
Stickford, Lincs., St. Helen. © Dave Hitchborne.
Stickney, Lincs., St. Luke. © Dave Hitchborne.
Stillingfleet, NYorks., St. Helen. © Bill Henderson.
Stillington, Co. Durham, St. John the Divine. Another view. Both © Alan Blacklock. Link.
Stillington, NYorks., St. Nicholas. © Bill Henderson. Another view. Interior view. Both © Alan Blacklock.
Stilton, Cambs., St. Mary, and a fine, if grisly, tombstone. Both © Robin Peel. Two further views, both © Jim Rushton - 1, 2.
Stinsford, Dorset, St. Michael. Interior view. This is Thomas Hardy's "Mellstock Church" in "Tess", and "Under the Greenwood Tree". Both © Roger Hopkins. Link.
Stirling, Stirlingshire.
Stixwould, Lincs., St. Peter. © Dave Hitchborne.
Stobo, Borders, the Parish Church. © Steve Bulman.
Stock, Esex, All Saints. From an old postcard, Reg Dosell's Collection. Compare with the photo of bomb damage in WWII on this link.
Stockbury, Kent, St. Mary Magdalene. 178 TQ 847 617. © Geoff Watt. Link.
Stockerston, Leics., St. Peter. © George Weston. An old engraving from "Histories and Antiquities of the County of Leicester" by John Nichols, published between 1795 and 1810. From George Weston's Collection.
Stocking Pelham, Herts., St. Mary. TL 447 293.
© Graeme Wall.
Stockport, GMan.
Stocksbridge, SYorks., St. Matthias. U.R.C. Both © Bill Henderson.
Stocksfield, Northumberland, Baptist Church. © Alan Blacklock.
Stockton, Shrops., St. Chad. © Martin Briscoe.
Stockton, Warks., St. Michael. © Aidan Thomson.
Stockton Brook, Staffs., the former Trinity Methodist Church, now in commercial use. Wesley Methodist Church. Both © Gervase N. E. Charmley (2010).
Stockton Heath, Cheshire.
Stockton-on-Tees, Co. Durham.
Stockton on the Forest, NYorks., Holy Trinity. © James Murray.
Stockwell, GLon., Khatemun-Nabeyeen Mosque (aka Khatme Nubuwwat Centre) on Stockwell Green. TQ 307 760. © Mehmood Naqshbandi, and reproduced from his website Muslims in Britain.
Stodmarsh, Kent, St. Mary. 179 TR 220 605. From an old postcard in Dave Westrap's Collection. A modern view. © Chalmers Cursley. Link.
Stogursey, Somerset, St. Andrew. © Maggie Exon.
Stoke, Devon, St. Nectan. Previously in the "Unknown" section, thanks to Janet Gimber for identifying this church. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. Link1. Link2.
Stoke, Kent, St. Peter & St. Paul. 178 TQ 823 750. © Dave Westrap. An old postcard view, from the Tony Larkin Collection. Link1. Link2.
Stoke Beach, Devon, St. Peter the Poor Fisherman. Now partly ruinous, this was the original church for Revelstoke Parish. It fell into disuse when the church at Noss Mayo was built in the 19th century. Now cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust. Another view. Both © Jennifer Murray (2010). Link.
Stoke Charity, Hants., St. Mary & St. Michael. © Derek Jordan. Photo is on an external web-site. An old postcard view, from Steve Bulman's Collection.
Stoke Doyle, Northants., St. Rumbald. © Robin Peel.
Stoke Edith, Herefordshire, St. Mary the Virgin. Interior view. Both © James Murray.
Stoke Golding, Leics., St. Margaret of Antioch. From an old engraving, dated 1843, from the Colin Waters Collection. Link.
Stoke Hammond, Bucks., St. Luke. © Bill McKenzie.
Stoke Lacy, Herefordshire, St. Peter and St. Paul. Interior view. Both © Aidan Thomson.
Stoke Lyne, Oxon., dedicated to St. Peter. © Steve Bulman. 164 SP 567 284. Link.
Stoke Mandeville, Bucks., St. Mary the Virgin. SP 834 104. LinkMethodist Church. SP 836 106. Link. Both © Les Needham.
Stoke Newington, GLon., Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. © George Weston. Azizia Mosque on Stoke Newington Road. TQ 335 858. © Mehmood Naqshbandi, and reproduced from his website Muslims in Britain.
Stoke Pero, Somerset, on Exmoor. © Simon Kidner.
Stoke Poges, Bucks., St. Giles. This old postcard shows the spire which was removed in 1924. Another old postcard, post-dating the removal. Both postcards, Bulman Collection. Link.
Stoke Prior, Worcs., St. Michael. © Vanessa Morgan. Interior view. © Aidan Thomson. Link.
Stoke Rochford, Lincs., St. Mary and St. Andrew. © Graeme Harvey. Link.
Stoke Row, Oxon., St. John the Evangelist. SU 678 840. Link. Stoke Row Chapel. SU 684 840. Link. Both © Les Needham.
Stoke Trister, Somerset, St. Andrew. © Bob Feltham.
Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk, St. Mary. 155 TL 986 363. © Steve Bulman. Link.
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs.
Stokenchurch, Bucks., St. Peter & St. Paul. SU 760 964. © June Norris. Three further views - 1, 2, 3 - all © Mehmood Naqshbandi. Link. Methodist Church. Sandy Calder advises that this was built by the Primitive Methodists in 1898. © June Norris.
Stokesay, Shrops., St. John the Baptist. © Bill McKenzie. Another view. © Dorothy Turley. And another view, and an interior view, both © Ken Taylor. Another interior view, this time looking the other way. © James Murray.
Stokesby, Norfolk, Methodist Church. © Geoff Watt.
Stokesley, NYorks., St. Peter and St. Paul, almost hidden by trees. Another view. Both © Colin Waters Collection. Link. Methodist Church. © Martin Briscoe. Another view. © Colin Waters Collection.
Stone, Gloucs., All Saints. Another view. Both © Graeme Harvey.
Stone, Kent.
Stone, Staffs., St. Michael and St. Wulfad. SJ 904 337. © Chris Emms (2009). Two further views - 1, 2 - the latter also showing the mausoleum of Admiral Sir John Jervis. Both © BereniceUK (2010). Link. St. Dominic (R.C.). SJ 899 341. © Chris Emms (2009).
Stone, Worcs., St. Mary. © Dorothy Turley.
Stone in Oxney, Kent, St. Mary the Virgin. 189 TQ 940 274. Link. Strict Methodist Chapel. TQ 940 282. Both © Geoff Watt.
Stonebridge, Monaghan, Presbyterian Church, founded 1700. © Jack Storey.
Stonegrave, NYorks., the Minster, dedicated to the Holy Trinity. © Bill Henderson.
Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Fetteresso Church (CoS), on Bath Street. © Noreen Drinkwater. Link.
Stonesfield, Oxon., St. James. Pevsner, with uncharacteristic bile, describes this church as having had a "lunatic restoration" in 1876. © Brian J. Curtis. 164 SP 394 171.
Stonehouse, Gloucs., St. Cyr. SO 800 050. © Nick Hopton. Methodist Church. © Graeme Harvey. Bethel Church (Assemblies of God). © Graeme Harvey.
Stoneleigh, Warks., St. Mary, about which Pevsner enthuses, and one can only agree. It's now on my "must visit" list!! Another view, and another. A blocked Norman doorway. Sun-dial. Interior view. Bow-pews and organ. A fine marble monument. And another also showing the altar. All © John Bowdler.
Stonepark, Co. Fermanagh, Baptist Church. H 404 431. © Gerard Close.
Stoney Middleton, Derbyshire, St. Martin. The tower is all that remains of the medieval church, the octagonal extension having been added in 1759, after the original was destroyed in a fire. The pews all face the centre of the octagon. Interior views towards the altar, and the entrance from the tower. All © Steve Bulman. Link.
Stoney Stanton, Leics., St. Michael. SP 489 948. © Eirian Evans. Link.
Stonham Aspal, Suffolk, the very unusual St. Mary and St. Lambert. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Stonton Wyville, Leics, St. Denis. © George Weston.
Stony Stratford, Bucks.
Stopsley, Beds, St. Thomas. © Bill McKenzie.
Storrington, WSus., St. Mary. From an old postcard (franked 1905), Bulman Collection.
Storth, Cumbria, All Saints Mission Church. 97 SD 475 803. Methodist Church. 97 SD 474 799. Both © Elaine Hindson.
Stottesdon, Shrops., St. Mary. © Dorothy Turley.
Stoughton, Leics., St. Mary and All Saints. © George Weston.
Stoulton, Worcs., St. Edmund. © Peter Morgan.
Stourpaine, Dorset, Holy Trinity. © June Norris. Another view, and an interior view, both © Roger Hopkins. Link.
Stourton, Wiltshire, St. Peter. ST 339 775. © Bob Feltham. Another view. © Kevin Gordon. Interior view. The font and a tomb. Both © Roger Hopkins. Link.
Stow, Borders. © Tom McLean. Another view. © Bill Henderson.
Stow in Lindsey, Lincs., St. Mary (Minster). © Dave Hitchborne. Interior view. Tudorbarlow (Flickr). Link.
Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucs., St. Edward. © John Salmon. Another view. © Aidan Thomson. An old postcard view, from Reg Dosell's Collection. Methodist Church. © Graeme Harvey. Another view. © Alan Blacklock. Baptist Chapel. © Graeme Harvey. Our Lady and St. Kenelm (R.C.). © Graeme Harvey.
Stowmarket, Suffolk, St. Peter and St. Mary. © Chris Emms (2009). Link.
Stowe, Bucks. Dedicated to St. Mary. © Steve Bulman. Link. 152 SP 677 374.
Stowe, Shropshire, St. Michael & All Angels. Interior view. SO 310 737. Both © Ken Taylor.
Stowting, Kent, St. Mary. Another view. 189 TR 124 418. Both © Dave Westrap. Link1. Link2. Link3.
Strabane, Co. Tyrone.
Strachur and Strathlachlan. The Parish Church. Free Church. Strathlachlan Old Church. All © Martin Briscoe.
Straffan, Co. Kildare, St. Brigid (R.C.). St. Finian (CoI). Both © Bruce Read.
Straide, County Mayo, Catholic Church.
Straiton, South Ayrshire, St. Cuthbert (CoS). Another view. Both © James Murray (2009).
Stramshall, Staffs., St. Michael and All Angels. Another view. SK 079 358. Both © Chris Emms (2009).
Stranorlar, Co. Donegal.
Stanton Long, Shropshire, St. Michael. © Aidan Thomson. Link.
Strata Florida, Ceredigion, St. Mary. Interior view. SN 746 658. The remains of Strata Florida Abbey (Cistercian). SN 748 656. Link. All © Mike Berrell.

Stratford, GLon., St. John. From an old postcard (franked 1916), Bulman Collection. Another old postcard view, from Reg Dosell's Collection.
Stratford St. Mary, Suffolk, St. Mary. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. Link.
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warks.
Strathconon, Highland, Strathconon Church of Scotland (1830). Strathconon Free Church of Scotland (1892), NH 317 550. Both © John Mackie.
Stratherrick, Highland, Catholic Church. © Martin Briscoe.
Strathpeffer, Highland, Free Church. Another view. Link. St. Anne (Episcopalian). Link. Fodderty and Strathpeffer Parish Church (CoS) dates from 1888-90. NH 482 579. All © John Mackie.
Strathtongue, Highland, a disused church of (currently) unknown denomination. © Bill Henderson.
Strathy, Highland, Church of Scotland. Associated Presbyterian Church, previously listed as the Methodist Church. Thanks to Norman Campbell for the correction. Former church, now a private residence. All © Bill Henderson.
Stratton, Cornwall, St. Andrew. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Stratton Audley, Oxon., dedicated to St. Mary & St. Edburga. © Steve Bulman. 165 SP 608 260. Link.
Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Somerset, Downside Abbey, aka the Basilica of Saint Gregory the Great. © Mark Turbott. Another view, from an old postcard in Christopher Skottowe's Collection. Interior view. © Christopher Skottowe. Link.
Stratton Strawless, Norfolk, St. Margaret. © Murray Lynn. Link1. Link2.
Straw, Co. Derry, St. Columba (R.C.). H 766 934. © Gerard Close (2010).
Streatham, GLon., Methodist Church. © Ray Harrington-Vail. South London Islamic Centre on Mitcham Lane. © Mehmood Naqshbandi (1990), and reproduced from his website Muslims in Britain.
Streatham Hill, GLon., St. Margaret on Cricklade Avenue. Link. St. Simon and St. Jude (R.C.) on Hillside Road. Both © Tim Lomas. Link.
Streatley, Beds., St. Margaret. © Bill McKenzie.
Street, Somerset, Holy Trinity. Methodist Church. Society of Friends Meeting House. All © Graeme Harvey.
Streethouse, WYorks., Methodist Church. © Bill Henderson.
Strelley, Notts., All Saints. SK 506 421. © Bill Henderson. Link.
Stretford, GMan.
Stretford, Herefordshire, St. Cosmas and St. Damian. Timber roof construction detail. SO 044 355. Both © Ken Taylor.
Stretton, Chesh., St. Matthew. © Steve Bulman.
Stretton Grandison, Herefordshire, St. Lawrence. Another view. Both © Graeme Harvey.
Stretton-on-Dunsmore, Warks., All Saints. © Aidan Thomson. An old postcard view, fromReg Dosell's Collection.
Stretton-on-Fosse, Warks., St. Peter. © Bill McKenzie.
Stretton under Fosse, Warks., former Independent Chapel (circa 1790/1), later Congregational. It closed in the 1950's and has been a workshop for an organ building business for several decades. Two further views - 1, 2. All © David Collins.
Stroma (Island of), see Uppertown.
Stromeferry, Highland, the old Church of Scotland, now a house. The old Free Church - has this also been converted to a house? Both © Martin Briscoe.
Stromness, Orkney (on Mainland).
Strontian, Highland, Episcopal Church. Free Church (now a house). The former St. Mary (Episcopal) is now a private residence. All © Martin Briscoe. Parish Church, built in 1823 by Telford, it is now shared with the Episcopalians. © N. Argyll Extracts. Another view of the Episcopal Church. © Peter Amsden.
Strood, Kent.
Stroud, Gloucs., St. Lawrence. SO 852 052. © Peter Wood. An old postcard view, from Reg Dosell's Collection.
Strumpshaw, Norfolk, St. Peter. © George Weston.
Stubbings, Berks, St. James the Less. The postcard of "Stebbings" Church had been on the website for rather a long time, listed under Stebbing, Essex. The Rev. Tim Goodbody, of Stebbing, has been in touch to say that this isn't his church. I listed it under Stebbing rather than Stebbings because I couldn't find any trace of a Stebbings place-name in the UK, and under Essex, because I could find only one Stebbing. We have Sue Hedger to thank for solving this mystery - it is in fact Stubbings, in Berkshire. Sue says she isn't aware of a name change, so this has to be lain at the door of the postcard manufacturer for getting it wrong! From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. Link1. Link2 (See photos under "Remembrance Sunday").
Stubbington, Hants., Holy Rood Church (CoE). © Kerry Marriott. Link.
Stubbins, Lancs., (near Ramsbottom), St. Philip, on Chatterton Road. Interior view. Link. Christ Church and Neighbourhood Centre (Baptist and Methodist) on Gt. Eaves Road. Interior view. SD 792 174. All © Mike Berrell.
Stubb's Cross, Kent, St. Francis of Assisi Mission Hall. 189 TQ 986 391. © Geoff Watt.
Stubwood, Staffs., Methodist Chapel (1841). SK 097 400. © Mike Berrell.
Studland, Dorset, St. Nicholas. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. A modern view. Interior view, and another. The church from the east. All photos  © Roger Hopkins. Link.
Studley, Warks., dedicated as the Nativity of Mary. Interior view. St. Mary (R.C.). All © Aidan Thomson.
Studley Royal Park, NYorks., St. Mary. See Ripon.
Sturminster Marshall, Dorset, St. Mary the Virgin. © June Norris. Link.
Sturry, Kent, St. Nicholas. 179 TR 176 601. © Geoff Watt.
Sturton le Steeple (Sturton en le Steeple on the postcard), Notts., St. Peter and St. Paul. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Stutton, NYorks., St. Aiden. © Bill Henderson.
Stydd, Lancs., St. Saviour. 103 SD 654 359. St. Peter & St. Paul (R.C.). 103 SD 653 357. Both © Philip Kapp.

Sudbourne, Suffolk, All Saints. 156 TM 421 520. © Steve Bulman. Link.
Sudbury, Derbys., All Saints. © Bill McKenzie.
Sudbury, Suffolk, the former St. Peter, now in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. 155 TL 874 413. From an old postcard (franked 1907) in Dave Westrap's Collection. Link1. Link2. Link3.
Sudeley Castle, Gloucs., the church of St. Mary. It contains the tomb of Catherine Parr, the 6th and last wife of Henry VIII. 150 or 163 SP 031 276. Both © Bill McKenzie. Another view. © Richard Bedford. Link1. Link2. Link3. Link4.
Sugley, T&W.,  - see Lemington.
Sulby, IOM., St. Stephen. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection.
Sulgrave, Northants., St. James the Less. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. The wording reads "The Washington Family attended service here".
Sullington, West Sussex, St. Mary. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection. Link1. Link2.
Summerfield, Worcs., disused church. © Peter Morgan.
Summerseat, GMan., the Rowlands Methodist Church. 109 SD 796 148. © Philip Kapp.
Sunderland, T&W.
Sundon, Beds., St. Mary the Virgin. Another view. Both © Bill McKenzie.
Sundridge, Kent, St. Mary. Another view. 188 TQ 486 549. Both © Dave Westrap. Link1. Link2.
Sunk Island (near Patrington), ERYorks., Holy Trinity. James advises that judging by appearances, the church is rarely, if ever used. © James Murray.
Sunningdale, Berks., Holy Trinity. © Barbara Barklem. 175 SU 953676.
Sunninghill, Berks., dedicated to St Michael & All Angels. © Barbara Barklem. 175 SU 940686. Link.
Sunningwell, Oxon., St. Leonard. © Chris Emms (2010). Link.
Surbiton, Greater London, St. Mark. From an old postcard (franked 1908), Bulman Collection. Link.
Surfleet, Lincs., St. Laurence. © Dave Hitchborne.
Sutton, GLon., All Saints at Benhilton. From an old postcard (franked 1916), Bulman Collection. Link.
Sutton, Surrey, St. Nicholas. Labelled only as Sutton Parish Church, I (wrongly) thought this postcard (from Reg Dosell's Collection) would be fairly easy to identify. Initially "solved" as Boldmere Church (which admittedly looks very similar), thanks are due to Pete Knight for finally unravelling this mystery.
Sutton at Hone, Kent, St. John the Baptist. 177 TQ 553 706. © Rosemarie. Another view. © Dave Westrap. Link. Methodist Church. 177 TQ 556 698. © Dave Westrap. Bethesda Strict Baptist Church, on Main Road. © Alan Taylor.
Sutton Bassett, Nhants., All Saints. © George Weston.
Sutton Bonington, Notts., St. Michael. SK 504 254. St. Anne. SK 507 250. Wesleyan Methodist Chapel. SK 506 249. All © Michael Bourne.
Sutton Coldfield, WMids., Holy Trinity. From an old postcard (franked 1909), Graeme Harvey's Collection. Link.
Sutton Valence, Kent, Congregational Church. 188 TQ 813 492. From an old postcard, Geoff Watt's Collection.
Sutton Waldron, Dorset, St. Bartholomew. © June Norris.
Sutton Veny, Wilts., St. John the Evangelist. © David Roberts. Link.
Sutton-by-Dover, Kent, St. Peter & St. Paul. 179 TR 334 493. © Geoff Watt.
Sutton-in-the-Isle, Cambs., St. Andrew. © Richard Higgins. Photo link is to an external website with a number of photos of this church. Link.
Sutton on Sea, Lincs., St. Clement. Link. Methodist Church. Both © George Weston.
Sutton-on-the-Forest, NYorks., All Hallows. © Bill Henderson. Interior view. © Alan Blacklock.
Sutton-under-Brailes, Warks., St. Thomas a Becket. Another view, and a window. Interior view, and the font. All © John Bowdler (2009). Link.
Sutton upon Derwent, ERYorks., St. Michael and All the Angels. © Bill Henderson.

Swadlincote, Derbyshire, Emmanuel Church. Two further views - 1, 2, and the external bell. All © BereniceUK (2010). Link.
Swaffham Prior, Cambs., St. Mary the Virgin and St. Cyriac. St. Mary is the parish church (with the broken tower in the engraving). It shared a churchyard with St. Cyriac. From old engravings (1901) in Colin Waters' Collection. Link (St. Mary). Link (St. Cyriac).
Swainby, NYorks., Church of the Holy Cross. © Bill Henderson.
Swalcliffe, Oxon., is dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul. © Steve Bulman. 151 SP 378 379.
Swalecliffe, Kent, St. John the Baptist. 179 TR 135 674. Link. Free Church (Baptist). TR 134 668., Both © Geoff Watt.
Swalwell, Tyne & Wear, Holy Trinity. © Bill Henderson. Link.
Swanage, Dorset, St. Mary. From an old postcard, Bulman Collection.
Swanbourne, Bucks., St. Swithun. © Bill McKenzie.
Swanland, ERYorks., St. Barnabas. Link. Christ Church (U.R.C. and Methodist). Link. Both © James Murray.
Swanley, Kent, St. Paul. TQ 529 697. © Dave Westrap. Link1. Link2.
Swanscombe, Kent.
Swansea, Swansea.
Swanton Abbott, Norfolk, Wesleyan Reform Church (1859). The former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, now a private residence. Both © Gervase N. E. Charmley.
Swarby, Lincs., St. Mary & All Saints. © Dave Hitchborne.
Swarkestone, Derbyshire, St. James. © James Murray. Link.
Swaton, Lincs., St. Michael. TF 132 375. © Michael Bourne. Link.
Swatragh, Co. Derry, Presbyterian Church. C 859 079. St. John the Baptist (R.C.). C 853 073. Both © Gerard Close.
Swavesey, Cambs., St. Andrew. Another view. Link. Baptist Church. Bethel Baptist Church. Link.
Sway, Hants., St. Luke. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. Link.
Swepstone, Leics., St. Peter. © Clive Berriman.
Swerford, Oxon., St. Mary. SP 373 312. © Steve Bulman. An old postcard view, from Reg Dosell's Collection.
Swettenham, Cheshire, St. Peter. Another view. SJ 800 672. Both © Len Brankin.
Swillington, WYorks., St. Mary. © Bill Henderson.
Swinbrook, Oxon., dedicated to St. Mary. © Steve Bulman. 163 SP 279 122.
Swindon, Staffs., U.R.C., formerly Ebenezer Chapel dating from 1820. © John French.
Swindon, Wilts.
Swine, ERYorks., St. Mary the Virgin. © James Murray.
Swinefleet, ERYorks., St. Margaret. Another view. Interior view. Chapel in the churchyard. All © James Murray. Link.
Swinford, County Mayo, Church of Our Lady (R.C.).
Swinford, Leics., All Saints. © Aidan Thomson.
Swingfield, Kent, the Old Templar Preceptory. This old illustration comes (Colin thinks) from a Folkestone newspaper late in Victoria's reign, reproduced from an earlier book. Whether it is an artist's impression or an accurate reproduction is unknown. This link describes it as a "Hospittaler parish church", so a Templar connection is at least plausible. Illustration from Colin Waters' Collection. Janet Gimber has confirmed that this is the same building - St. John's Commandery. © Geoff Watt. Geoff quotes, "Medieval Chapel built by the Knights Hospitaller's & later converted into a farmhouse". 179 TR 232 440. The former St. Peter (redundant). TR 233 434. © Geoff Watt.
Swinhope, Lincs., St. Helen. © Dave Hitchborne.
Swinton, Borders. © Bill McKenzie. The Parish Church. © Steve Bulman.
Swinton, GMan.
Swinton (near Malton), NYorks., former chapel, now a private residence. © Bill Henderson.
Swinton, SYorks., St. Margaret. St. John (Methodist). Both © James Murray.
Swithland, Leics., St. Leonard. © Mick Foreman.
Swyncombe, Oxon., St. Botolph. Another view. SU 683 902. Both © Les Needham. Link.
Swynnerton, Staffs., St. Mary. Our Lady of the Assumption (R.C.). Both © Peter Morgan.

Syde, Gloucs., St. Mary the Virgin. Another view. SO 949 108. Both © Graeme Harvey. Three further views - 1, 2, 3, and an interior view, all © Richard Bedford. Link1. Link2. Link3.
Sydenham, Oxon., St. Mary. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection. A modern view. SP 729 019. © Les Needham.
Sykehouse, SYorks., Holy Trinity. Link. The former Primitive Methodist Church (now in secular use). A stone dates the building to 1870. Both © Bill Henderson.
Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, Christchurch. © David Gallimore.
Syresham, Nhants., St. James the Great. From an old postcard in Reg Dosell's Collection.
Syston, Lincs., St. Mary, on Main Street. Another view. Both © Jim Parker.

 

 
 

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