North Norfolk Coast - Some more scenes, plus some local churches
First on this post, a few images of the church in the village of Thornham where we were based. Thornham Church All Saints was started in Norman times, but building came to an abrupt stop in 1348 with the scourge of the Black Death. (It is thought that the spinney named Plug Pits in Granary Road, Thornham is the former burial ground called Plague Pits.) The Church, like so many, was added to through the centuries and much restoration took place. By the middle of the nineteenth century, however, the church had become extremely dilapidated. Major works of restoration continued for 50 years in that century. The bell was re-hung in the tower, the chancel was completely rebuilt and the roof of the nave was restored. Before entering the church I was distracted by the village sign over the road. I like village signs. Thornham village sign (east side) Thornham village sign (west side) As can seen from images above, the sign is double sided and each is different. It is surmounted by the church ...