The History and Heritage of Gilmorton Church

Occurring
Every day at for 6 hours
Start date
Please note that this event will not start until
Venue
All Saints', Gilmorton
Address
Gilmorton, LE17 5LR, United Kingdom

The event is part of National Heritage Open Days.
An opportunity to view artefacts not normally on display and to take a closer look at the church. The event is being held at All Saints Church Gilmorton, Leicestershire in conjunction with the Village History Group.
On Tuesday evening (15th September) and Wednesday morning (16th September) items which have been archived will be on view. There will also be a short talk on the history and heritage of the Grade 2* listed building and a number of display boards. Refreshments will be served.
From Thursday 17th through to Sunday 20th the display boards can be viewed. In addition visitors will be able to view the Kempe stain glass windows telling the story of Christ from the annunciation to Pentecost and beyond, and take a close look at a facsimile of the Last Supper by Da Vinci carved in alabaster.

Also on Tuesday 15th September between 19:00 and 21:00

All Saints', Gilmorton

Welcome to All Saints' Church, Gilmorton. As well as visiting us here online we hope you will visit the church itself - whether for a service or a special or community event. All Saints is for everyone, every day. Yes, the church is open every day. As well as for church services and special and community events, it's open for meditation and for viewing the history of church and seeing the wonderful stain glass windows and the remarkable carved reredos depicting the last supper. Please get in touch if you'd like to talk to someone about visiting; arranging or attending a special event; or just something happening in your life - or want to find out more about what you or we believe.

Get in touch

Phil Frost - Churchwarden

21 Tealby Close
Gilmorton
Leicestershire

LE17 5PT
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The History and Heritage of Gilmorton Church

Occurring
Every day at for 6 hours
Start date
Please note that this event will not start until
Venue
All Saints', Gilmorton
Address
Gilmorton, LE17 5LR, United Kingdom

The event is part of National Heritage Open Days.
An opportunity to view artefacts not normally on display and to take a closer look at the church. The event is being held at All Saints Church Gilmorton, Leicestershire in conjunction with the Village History Group.
On Tuesday evening (15th September) and Wednesday morning (16th September) items which have been archived will be on view. There will also be a short talk on the history and heritage of the Grade 2* listed building and a number of display boards. Refreshments will be served.
From Thursday 17th through to Sunday 20th the display boards can be viewed. In addition visitors will be able to view the Kempe stain glass windows telling the story of Christ from the annunciation to Pentecost and beyond, and take a close look at a facsimile of the Last Supper by Da Vinci carved in alabaster.

Also on Tuesday 15th September between 19:00 and 21:00

Safeguarding

All Saints church, Gilmorton is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm.
We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO).
Our Diocese of Leicester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO (Phil Frost - churchwarden) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.