St.Mary the Virgin,South Luffenham.
I spent most of today searching local woods for mushrooms,but inbetween I stopped and ate my lunch outside this church.
Like most places in the county of Rutland there are many interesting stories about both the church and the village.
Rose,daughter of the Gypsy King Edward Boswell,died of consumption early in 1794 and despite her not being a Christian is buried inside the church.
It is said that there are tunnels leading from the church to the local stream and to the local hall.
Before the First World War,Herman Goering was a pupil at the local rectory.
During the Second World War amongst 28 children evacuated from London to this village was one named Terry Parsons who would become a singer and change his name to Matt Munro.
Thanks for looking :)
12 responses
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Judy Wanamaker gave props (11 Oct 2009):
This shot is gorgeous, as always, Martin. The narrative is so interesting. What a rich history is contained in the country churches you photograph.
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Susan Littlefield gave props (11 Oct 2009):
Wonderful photo, fascinating story! You are truly a fountain of historical knowledge!!
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Regenia Brabham gave props (11 Oct 2009):
It is a beautiful spot Martin. The perfect spot to eat a picnic lunch. It is always a pleasure to see what you have posted.
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Regenia Brabham added a link (11 Oct 2009):
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Biff Wellington gave props (12 Oct 2009):
beautiful image
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William Bullimore said (12 Oct 2009):
Fantastic work. Well done.
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Deborah Downes gave props (12 Oct 2009):
What a glorious place to have lunch. Thanks so much for the info.
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John Linton gave props (13 Oct 2009):
Magnificent.
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eithne mythen gave props (14 Oct 2009):
Love the shadow and the leaning stones, what an amazing history this one has...
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Cicely Graham gave props (16 Oct 2009):
Great shot Martin, and a super load of info too:-) I find it rather funny how Mary is often referred to as the Virgin as if she always stayed one, when Jesus had several brothers and sisters.
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Timothy Ditzman said (5 Nov 2009):
I never get tired of these shots....yet another fantastic one! Nice to have a bit of history to go with the photo as well. Thanks!
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Cindy Griff said (6 Nov 2009):
Such a moving place filled with such character, well done !
