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.
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
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
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
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
The Treasures of Welshampton Church
A summary of a talk given on 15th July 2023 on the occasion of the 160th anniversary of The Consecration … Continue reading The Treasures of Welshampton Church
Treasures of the Benefice – Colemere Anniversary
Lyneal cum Colemere The church at Colemere was consecrated on June 16th, the Feast of Corpus Christi 1870, by Bishop … Continue reading Treasures of the Benefice – Colemere Anniversary
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
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
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
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
Colemere Yew Tree
The yew tree in the churchyard at Colemere is a listed ancient tree. It was growing here hundreds of years … Continue reading Colemere Yew Tree