Asby History Group
wed01jun14:30Asby History GroupVisit to St. Mary's Church, Wreay14:30
Event Details
St. Mary’s Church, Wreay Our first visit of Summer 2022. St Mary’s was built between 1840 and 1842 under the personal direction of Sarah Losh. She based the form of
Event Details
St. Mary’s Church, Wreay
Our first visit of Summer 2022.
St Mary’s was built between 1840 and 1842 under the personal direction of Sarah Losh. She based the form of the church on a Roman basilica, a rectangular nave with a semicircular apse, a building type that was used by the first Christians for worship and which Sarah had seen on her ‘grand tour’ of the Continent.
It is one of the most interesting buildings in England. In the history of the architectural crafts and their revival in the 19th century it is unique
– Craft Magazine
Click ‘Learn More’ below for much more information on St.Mary’s, Wreay.
All welcome:
AHG members free; non-members £5
Meet at the bus-shelter in Great Asby at 1.15pm to organise shared cars with the aim of arriving at St Mary’s for a guided tour at 2.30pm.
The plan is to end the day with tea at the Plough Inn at Wreay at 4.30 pm
Time
(Wednesday) 14:30
