St Mary & St Julian Church in Maker, Cornwall, UK is a 15th century church that has undergone major restoration work in 1873-1874. It served as an Admiralty signal station during the Napoleonic Wars and is a landmark for navigators. Its prominence makes it a popular destination for photographers, with its gritty exterior and colourful interior. As part of the Churches Project, a series of black and white photographs of Cornwall’s granite landscapes, the church became a particular focus for the photographer. The Churches Project is a personal project that documents the rich history and striking features of Cornwall’s churches and churchyards. The Cornish Historic Churches Trust supports the preservation of these historical buildings and encourages donations to support their conservation work.
All photographs and equipment are sponsored by inlinefilters.co.uk, the UK’s leading filter specialists for the heavy-duty automotive industry. Piktour, the portfolio website and blog of the photographer, showcases his work and features photos taken around Cornwall. The photographs are taken as a hobby and can be shared, but an accreditation would be appreciated. Overall, St Mary & St Julian Church in Maker, Cornwall, UK is a historical and cultural landmark that has withstood the test of time and has become an inspiration to photographers and tourists alike.