Tour of St Mary’s Church, Purley on Thames, followed by cream tea
with Catherine Sampson
St Mary’s Church dates to the Norman period although it is believed to be built on the site of its Saxon forerunner. Its architecture and features reflect not just the Norman period, but also its subsequent remodelling and extensions. For over a hundred years, this was an emparked church, accessible only via a private track. Its monuments have connections not just to some of Purley’s leading families, but those in Berkshire, and to local and international events.
We will finish with a cream tea.
Numbers are limited, so pre-booking is required. Bookings close three days before the tour.
11.30am - 1.15pm
About Berkshire Family History Society
This tour is organised by Berkshire Family History Society CIO, a registered charity number 1204390.
Image: Geoff Pick – St. Mary The Virgin, Purley-on-Thames,CC BY-SA 2.0
