Last Updated on 31/12/2023
The following articles were written by Mr. Christopher Jobson. He is a highly respected local historian and has been Organist at Colemere Church for 64 years.
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The Cockshutt Eagle
Another of the Treasures of our Benefice Traditionally, St John, the fourth evangelist has been represented by the symbol of … Continue reading The Cockshutt Eagle
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The Holy Innocents Window
A Treasure of The Benefice – St. John The Evangelist Church, Colemere. The single stained-glass window in Colemere Church is … Continue reading The Holy Innocents Window
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The Colemere Nativity Scene
Treasures of our Benefice The Nativity set at Colemere is very old and much used. Each generation has refreshed the paint, … Continue reading The Colemere Nativity Scene
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The Cunliffe Memorial Window – Petton Church
On 3rd of August 1914, Sir Edward Grey made his famous quote: “The lamps are going out all over Europe, … Continue reading The Cunliffe Memorial Window – Petton Church
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The Holy Water Stoup in Petton Church
One of the Treasures of Our Benefice Petton Church, dating from the twelfth century, is the oldest of our four … Continue reading The Holy Water Stoup in Petton Church
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The Joyce Tomb in Cockshutt Churchyard
One of the Treasures of Our Benefice One of the chest tombs near the door of Cockshutt Church has a … Continue reading The Joyce Tomb in Cockshutt Churchyard
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The Basuto Prince
PRINCE JEREMIAH LIBOPUOA MOSHUESHUE of BASUTOLAND King Letsie III of Lesotho (formerly Basutoland) was educated at Ampleforth continuing a family … Continue reading The Basuto Prince
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Colemere Anniversary
Lyneal cum Colemere The church at Colemere was consecrated on June 16th, the Feast of Corpus Christi 1870, by Bishop … Continue reading Colemere Anniversary
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The Petton Pulpit
Continuing Christopher Jobson’s series “Treasures of the Benefice” we have a fascinating post about the history of the carved wooden … Continue reading The Petton Pulpit
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Welshampton Reredos
The Reredos is a fine piece of Christian art made by Farmer of London who made the Prince Albert Memorial. … Continue reading Welshampton Reredos
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Cockshutt Church Clock
The church clock at Cockshutt is unique and very interesting. It is mentioned in ‘Shropshire Clock and Watchmakers’ by Douglas … Continue reading Cockshutt Church Clock
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The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb
One of the treasures of Lyneal and Colemere Church, which has been in storage for many years, can now be … Continue reading The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb
