Churches Conservation Trust
banner
visitchurches.bsky.social
Churches Conservation Trust
@visitchurches.bsky.social
Churches Conservation Trust cares for over 350 historic buildings with world-class art, architecture and archaeology spanning 1,000 years of history.
Pinned
Have a look at the future of St. Mary's Shrewsbury with us in this short documentary looking back at recent conservation work funded in part by
@heritagefunduk.bsky.social
and looking forward at our hopes for the future of this church: cctdigital.com/videos/cct-s... #conservation #stainedglass
Available until 17th February! Get your £10 ticket to watch this lecture recording: www.visitchurches.org.uk/whats-on/rec...

Or watch this and many other lectures for £3.50/month with a CCT Membership and help us protect historic churches: visitchurches.org.uk/becomemember

#WhatsHistory #History
January 29, 2026 at 3:48 PM
What are two Scottish Kings doing on top of a tower in Cambridgeshire?

Find the answer to this question in our latest blog about St. Margaret's, Abbotsley and women at the time of the Norman Conquest: www.visitchurches.org.uk/what-we-do/b...

#WhatsHistory #WomensHistory #History
Queens, Saints and War: The Norman Conquest seen from the tower of St. Margaret’s, Abbotsley - Churches Conservation Trust
Why are there two Scottish Kings on top of a church in Cambridgeshire?
www.visitchurches.org.uk
January 23, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Become a CCT Member today and join us for exclusive lectures from the world of #Architecture, #Conservation and #History.
CCT Memberships start from £3.50/month and help us carry out vital conservation work to historic churches.
Become a member today: www.visitchurches.org.uk/get-involved...
January 6, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Learn all about a long lost #Tudor palace, some fascinating family connections and splendid sculptures in our December Monument of the Month Blog: www.visitchurches.org.uk/what-we-do/b...

#History #WhatsHistory
A Christmas Party of sorts: Family connections across different churches and memorials - Churches Conservation Trust
An imaginary tour of historic churches and monuments.
www.visitchurches.org.uk
December 22, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Give a Christmas present with real impact.

A Gift Membership to the #Churches Conservation Trust shares a love of historic churches and supports vital #conservation work.

Order by Monday, 15 December for Christmas delivery. Purchase now: visitchurches.org.uk/BecomeMember

#history #whatshistory
December 10, 2025 at 9:46 AM
This is your very last chance to get CCT Christmas Cards this year! Christmas Card Sales must end on Monday, 8th December for cards to arrive in good time for Christmas.
Order today in our online shop: cctstore.co.uk/collections/...

#history #Christmas2025 #artwork
December 5, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The recording of our 2025 Annual Lecture with Dan Jones at Southwark Cathedral is now available to watch. Find out how you can access the full lecture on our website via this link: visitchurches.org.uk/henryv

#whatshistory #histodons #WhatIsHistory #authors #BookSky #edusky
November 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Live stream tickets are now available for our 2025 Annual Lecture with historian Dan Jones "The Astonishing Rise of England's Greatest Warrior King, Henry V"
£10 per ticket, 17th November, from 7pm

Get your tickets here: visitchurches.org.uk/whats-on/liv...

#History #Livestream #DanJones
November 13, 2025 at 3:49 PM
If you’re interested in #historicgraffiti, we have a must-see lecture for you! “Reading the Room: Looking at Historic Graffiti in Churches” with Dr. Crystal Hollis is now available for free on CCTDigital – our very own streaming platform.

Watch it here: www.cctdigital.com/videos/cryst...
Reading the Room: Looking at Historic Graffiti in Churches - Our Free Lectures - CCT Digital
Graffiti expert Dr. Crystal Hollis explains how to "read" and interpret historic graffiti in churches from mason's marks to windmills. This fascinating lecture is a must-see for anyone interested in h...
www.cctdigital.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:44 PM
As the organisation founded by state and church to keep historic churches alive, we are delighted that our very own Greg Pickup, CEO of CCT, will be hosting the “Living Churches” panel at the #GreatExpectationsForChurches conference. Get your live-stream tickets here: www.vam.ac.uk/event/1rOvyB...
October 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Today is #GiftAidAwarenessDay!
Every year, around £560 million of Gift Aid goes unclaimed – funds that could transform the work of charities across the UK. Have you ticked the box ?
It’s a simple step that makes your donation go 25% further.
Find out more: visitchurches.org.uk/giftaid
October 9, 2025 at 9:50 AM
What could the next 50 years look like for churches? Join policy makers, funders, heritage professionals and community leaders on 21 Oct at the V&A Museum in London
to find out.

⏰Time: 10:45am-1pm & 2:30pm-5pm

🎟️ Tickets: vam.ac.uk/event/4KVGa4...

#GreatExpectationsForChurches
October 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Pub quiz: Why is the cardigan called "cardigan"? Read our September monument of the month blog to find out and see some breathtaking monuments at St. Peter's, Deene! Find the blog here: visitchurches.org.uk/what-we-do/b...

#MondayMood #MondayMonument #History
September 29, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Help us protect England's painted heritage! Over 80 of our churches house irreplaceable #wallpaintings, making us one of the most significant stewards of this fragile heritage. Help us protect them for future generations by donating to our Annual Appeal: www.visitchurches.org.uk/get-involved...
August 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Did you know that you can spot a rare example of post-Reformation figurative painting at St. Nicholas’, Freefolk, Hampshire? Can you spot the figures of Time (with a scythe) and Death (digging) in the images? St. Nicholas is open daily. #wallpainting #visithampshire #History
August 14, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Reposted by Churches Conservation Trust
Today @histenvforum.bsky.social publishes the Historic Environment Overview 2024-25, celebrating the impact of England’s heritage sector in the last financial year. Produced with support from Historic England. Read the new report: historicengland.org.uk/research/her...
#Heritage #Resilience
July 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
We were thrilled to win an award for the project to repair North Hill, St Torneys last night at the Cornish Buildings Awards. This work has allowed us to open the church for the local community again. Thanks to the Cornish Building Group
and all the wonderful craftspeople involved! #Heritage
July 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Great news! Thanks to your generosity, we've reached our fundraising goal for the 'Raise the roof' campaign at St. Bartholomew's, Lower Basildon! Thank you to everyone who donated. Work set to begin this year.
More info here: visitchurches.org.uk/what-we-do/n... #Conservation #berkshire
July 15, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Did you know you can nominate CCT for the #MovementforGoodAwards?
Every year the Benefact Group gives away over £1 million to charities and good causes.
This is a great way for you to help us protect historic churches and keep them open for communities: movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
July 10, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Find out about the swift rise and demise of the St. Paul family in our June #monumentofthemonth blog about the amazingly colourful effigies at St. Lawrence's, Snarford, Lincolnshire: www.visitchurches.org.uk/what-we-do/b...
We've got zealous protestants, greedy husbands and clever wives!
#Tudor
June 26, 2025 at 12:32 PM
We are thrilled to announce that St. Torney's Church, in the care of CCT, is shortlisted for the prestigious Cornish Buildings Group Award! Huge thanks to the wonderful craftspeople who worked to transform this #historicchurch. Learn more: visitchurches.org.uk/what-we-do/n... #Cornwall
June 25, 2025 at 10:45 AM
You don't have to live in London to experience art, culture and #FamilyFun this summer! Find #concerts , theatre, markets, talks & family days at a #historic church near you and beat the heat thanks to #medieval masonry! Find events near you: visitchurches.org.uk/whats-on/eve... #summerevents
June 20, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Time travel this #WallpaintingWednesday at St. Thomas a Becket, Capel, Kent! See C12th consecration crosses, rare C13th scenes of Cain & Abel, C15th and C16th religious texts, plus decorative details. Check out our website for more info: visitchurches.org.uk/visit/our-ch... #Kent #medieval #history
June 18, 2025 at 11:36 AM
This #WallpaintingWednesday take a look at Whitcombe Church, Dorset. This lovely church evokes the rustic atmosphere of old Dorset life and hosts colourful medieval wallpaintings that were uncovered during the restoration of the church in 1912. More info: www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/our-ch...
June 11, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Join CCT for just £3.50/month & access amazing lectures like Anna Keay's May 2025 talk on "The Restless Republic"! Learn about Britain's 11-year republic & the lives of those who lived through it in our latest blog. Discover more: visitchurches.org.uk/what-we-do/b... #HistoryLovers
June 9, 2025 at 11:09 AM