Victorian pews removed from 700-year-old village church

The removal of 32 wooden pews from a 700-year-old village church is underway following an unholy row between the ecclesiastical authorities and parishioners. Church officials have controversially decided to rip out the traditional seating in Grade II listed St Andrew’s in Okeford Fitzpaine, Dorset. They cited various reasons for doing away with the pews, including … Read more

Victorian pews removed from 700-year-old village church

The removal of 32 wooden pews from a 700-year-old village church is underway following an unholy row between the ecclesiastical authorities and parishioners. Church officials have controversially decided to rip out the traditional seating in Grade II listed St Andrew’s in Okeford Fitzpaine, Dorset. They cited various reasons for doing away with the pews, including … Read more

Bride walks down aisle in empty church – with pews filled with pictures of congregants

Powerful photo shows a bride walking down the aisle with her father in an empty church – surrounded by pews that are filled with images of guests who were meant to be at her wedding Parris Khachi and Emily Manashi said ‘I do’ at San Francisco’s St. Ignatius Church on Saturday Only immediate family and … Read more