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Tuesday, 07 February 2023

John`s February Blog

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Welcome to my February round-up

I still have some places left for the 3 day tour to Wales in April. Please email me for further information This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Next week`s lavishly illustrated ZOOM lecture is on the fascinating story of the Church Building Commission, the Incorporated Church Building Society and the 1851 Religious Census. Join me will you?

John Vigar Zoom lecture

In May I`m leading a tour of Essex Churches to raise funds for the Friends of Essex Churches. It`s a self drive tour just off the M11.

Essex Study Day

In March my Zoom lecture tells the story of the Chancel - its purpose, construction and the things we find in it. Expect some surprises! Book with this link

Chancel Zoom lecture

Also in March I return to Kent to speak to the Friends of Kent Churches on `Some interesting Church Fonts`.

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As ever, the Calendar tab on my website will show you all my activities.

Until next time, take care and I hope to see you soon.

John

Welcome to my February round-up

I still have some places left for the 3 day tour to Wales in April. Please email me for further information This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Next week`s lavishly illustrated ZOOM lecture is on the fascinating story of the Church Building Commission, the Incorporated Church Building Society and the 1851 Religious Census. Join me will you?

John Vigar Zoom lecture

In May I`m leading a tour of Essex Churches to raise funds for the Friends of Essex Churches. It`s a self drive tour just off the M11.

Essex Study Day

In March my Zoom lecture tells the story of the Chancel - its purpose, construction and the things we find in it. Expect some surprises! Book with this link

Chancel Zoom lecture

Also in March I return to Kent to speak to the Friends of Kent Churches on `Some interesting Church Fonts`.

Screenshot 2023 02 07 100423

As ever, the Calendar tab on my website will show you all my activities.

Until next time, take care and I hope to see you soon.

John

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