Heritage Open Day - Archives Exhibition

for 5 hours, 30 mins
St Mary the Virgin
Church Street Willingdon Eastbourne, BN20 9HT, United Kingdom

Archives Display of Willingdon Village, Parish Church, Ratton Manor and WW1 Airship Station. Short talk on church history 2.15pm

The church will be full of archives relating to various sections of Willingdon parish: The history and architecture of the Parish Church, the Village including many historic properties with photographs and descriptions. A section will be on Ratton Manor and the Lords of the Manor, displayed in the Ratton Manorial Chapel within the church. Included is a display of photographs and information on the WW1 Royal Naval Air Station in the parish. See how our bells were removed and restored. A short talk will be given at 2.15pm on the stained glass in the church which dates from 17th century to 20th century, some by eminent artists. The church archivist and stewards will be there to provide information and answer questions.

St Mary the Virgin

Thank you for visiting The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Willingdon page, and welcome to St Mary's. We hope you enjoy exploring this page to learn about the life, worship and witness of St Mary's church.

We are an Anglican church, worshipping God and serving the communities of Willingdon and Willingdon Trees to the north of Eastbourne. St Mary's is the ancient parish church of the village of Willingdon, dating from 1100.

Whether you are looking for a church to make your spiritual home, or seeking a baptism, a wedding, a funeral or just visiting this beautiful church, be assured of a warm welcome.

Please follow the link to find out more about St Mary the Virgin, Willingdon https://www.stmaryswillingdon.org


We proclaim God, and seek to make known the love of Jesus, His Son, who gave himself for each one of us. In all we do, we pray too for the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Our Church family is open to all as a sign of God’s overwhelming desire to share that love revealed through Jesus.

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Get in touch

Carl Williams (Parish Administrator)

Parish Office
St Mary, the Virgin, Willingdon
Eastbourne, BN20 9HT

Office hours
Monday-Friday
9.00am-12.00pm

(01323) 501763
Fr Adam Ransom (Priest-in Charge)
01323 502738

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Heritage Open Day - Archives Exhibition

for 5 hours, 30 mins
St Mary the Virgin
Church Street Willingdon Eastbourne, BN20 9HT, United Kingdom

Archives Display of Willingdon Village, Parish Church, Ratton Manor and WW1 Airship Station. Short talk on church history 2.15pm

The church will be full of archives relating to various sections of Willingdon parish: The history and architecture of the Parish Church, the Village including many historic properties with photographs and descriptions. A section will be on Ratton Manor and the Lords of the Manor, displayed in the Ratton Manorial Chapel within the church. Included is a display of photographs and information on the WW1 Royal Naval Air Station in the parish. See how our bells were removed and restored. A short talk will be given at 2.15pm on the stained glass in the church which dates from 17th century to 20th century, some by eminent artists. The church archivist and stewards will be there to provide information and answer questions.

Our Benefice

Safeguarding

The parish of Willingdon: St Mary the Virgin is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). The Diocese of Chichester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise 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 Carl Williams (Email: [email protected]) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Colin Perkins (Email: [email protected] Tel: 01273 425 030 / 07500 771210) . 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.

Diocese of Chichester- Safeguarding

St Mary the Virgin Charity No. 1133784