Hello!
My name
is John

  A great deal has been happening in John’s world recently. Recent Honours and Appointments I am honoured to have been elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, founded in 1707. The honour is especially meaningful as this year marks my 50t...

  Twenty churches of Nottinghamshire 4 day tour Monday 19th October to Thursday 22nd October 2026 Join me for a tour exploring a wide variety of churches in and around Nottingham, an area known for its solidly locked churches. Staying at the Orc...

  The Government has finally announced that the Listed Places of Worship Scheme which helped churches reclaim VAT for repairs comes to an end on March 31st. It will be replaced by a new Grant Scheme the finer details of which have not yet been p...

  Autumn Newsletter   Dear Friends   It`s been a very busy summer and I`ve enjoyed meeting so many of you on my tours and lectures. There have been lots of highlights- the tour of 18 Hampshire churches being the most recent- but also l...