The article recounts a visit to St Mary, a small church located in the village of Salcott-cum-Virley in Essex. The village is known for being earthquake country due to the 1884 earthquake that destroyed hundreds of buildings and a dozen churches, with only one of the two churches in Virley being repaired. St Mary, the church being visited, was rebuilt following the earthquake, but retains its rustic and charming architecture, reminiscent of Calthorpe in Norfolk. The church is described as being High Anglo-catholic, with statues and candles decorating the interior, along with simple woodwork and brick flooring. The church also features a poster advertising a local initiative where anyone can make themselves a cup of coffee or tea and rest in the building. The millennium window depicts the Roman Catholic symbol of the millennium, indicating the church’s High nature. Overall, the author considers St Mary to be their favourite church of the day.
Posted by Simon Knott on 2012-11-03 11:19:17