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Historic Churches

Status:Active, open to new members
Group email: Historic Churches group
When: As Arranged

Group Leader: Pauline Smith

The Historic Churches group was set up this summer (2025) to give interested members a chance to get together and visit local churches of their choice. Please use the above Group email link for more information.


Some Previous Visits

St John the Baptist Church in Somersham, Cambs.

  • Visited March 2026.

St Thomas à Becket Church in Ramsey, Hunts.

  • Visited February 2026.
  • Click here to read a report of the visit.

St Peter's Church in Wimblington, Cambs.

  • Visited December 2025.

St Wendreda's Church in March, Cambs.

  • Visited October 2025.
  • Church built mainly during the 14th century.
  • Interestingly, the font bowl dates from between 1100 & 1150.
  • It is famous for its beautiful double hammer beam angel roof.
  • Click here and scroll to the bottom of the page on the church's website to see a slideshow of more of its features.

St Mary's Church in Doddington, Cambs.

  • Visited August 2025.
  • Church built during the 14th and 15th centuries.
  • Has a fine early William Morris & Co. stained glass window.
  • A large coat of arms of Queen Anne can be seen.
  • Also contains a wonderful (expertly restored) painting of St Mary.