Church Eccentricities

"John Vigar, I am certain, has visited more churches in England and Wales than anyone now living; more, probably, than anyone who has ever lived; and more, there is a fair chance, than anyone ever will". 

Peter Ross, Steeplechasing published by Headline 2023.

This most amusing lecture looks at the unusual or quirky stories about our parish churches. From odd architecture to stories of eccentric clergymen and people we cover topics such as

Peter the Wild Boy, Sir Francis Dashwood and the Hellfire Club, The Rector of Stiffkey killed by a lion, The church with 5 clock faces

Sir John Schorne, Oakapple Day, A drowned man resuscitator, The cycling rector, Virgins` Crowns, Fire poles and heart burials

You`ll never think about our churches again without remembering these eccentricities - and perhaps going out to find some for yourself.