John Vigar
@johnevigar.bsky.social
Ecclesiastical Historian. Arts Society Accredited Lecturer. Author of 16 books. Trustee of Friends of Friendless Churches and Francis Coales Charitable Foundation. Member of the Advisory Council of the Norfolk Churches Trust. Unashamedly woke. 🏳️🌈
St Pancras Station
December 2, 2025 at 8:11 PM
St Pancras Station
Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire. Church of All Saints, Hockerill. The first church designed by Stephen Dykes Bower. Built in 1937 to replace a Victorian church destroyed by fire
December 2, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire. Church of All Saints, Hockerill. The first church designed by Stephen Dykes Bower. Built in 1937 to replace a Victorian church destroyed by fire
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A very enjoyable talk this evening from @johnevigar.bsky.social on Churches in the Cotswolds. I really liked Widford!
Looking forwards to one on Wednesday about Essex-well worth signing up for!!!
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Looking forwards to one on Wednesday about Essex-well worth signing up for!!!
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Exploring Essex Churches
Discover the history and architecture of Essex through its historic churches.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:28 PM
A very enjoyable talk this evening from @johnevigar.bsky.social on Churches in the Cotswolds. I really liked Widford!
Looking forwards to one on Wednesday about Essex-well worth signing up for!!!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-...
Looking forwards to one on Wednesday about Essex-well worth signing up for!!!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-...
Brabourne Church, Kent. Helm belonging to the Scot family "a demi-griffin segreant, sable, beaked and clawed or”. It dates from 1594.
December 1, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Brabourne Church, Kent. Helm belonging to the Scot family "a demi-griffin segreant, sable, beaked and clawed or”. It dates from 1594.
The Grenville Chapel at Wotton Underwood Church, Buckinghamshire
November 30, 2025 at 8:29 AM
The Grenville Chapel at Wotton Underwood Church, Buckinghamshire
East Farleigh, Kent, St Mary
November 29, 2025 at 8:49 AM
East Farleigh, Kent, St Mary
Arkesden, Essex, St Mary the Virgin. A gaudily painted six poster monument to Mr and Mrs Cutte (1592). Image courtesy of Dr John Salmon.
November 28, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Arkesden, Essex, St Mary the Virgin. A gaudily painted six poster monument to Mr and Mrs Cutte (1592). Image courtesy of Dr John Salmon.
Romanesque lion tympanum on display at Norwich Castle Museum
November 27, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Romanesque lion tympanum on display at Norwich Castle Museum
Norwich Cathedral.
November 26, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Norwich Cathedral.
Barming, Kent, St Margaret. Splendid Norman chancel. Fifteenth century tower and spire
November 25, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Barming, Kent, St Margaret. Splendid Norman chancel. Fifteenth century tower and spire
The Octagon Chapel, 1756, Norwich
November 23, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The Octagon Chapel, 1756, Norwich
St Cecilia on her Feast Day at Quadring Church, Lincolnshire. Painted by the Albert or Peter Lemmon of The Bromsgrove Guild
November 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
St Cecilia on her Feast Day at Quadring Church, Lincolnshire. Painted by the Albert or Peter Lemmon of The Bromsgrove Guild
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In the UK, you could demolish a church VAT-free, but if you wanted to repair that church, you would have to pay VAT.
November 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
In the UK, you could demolish a church VAT-free, but if you wanted to repair that church, you would have to pay VAT.
Amberley, West Sussex. Window designed by Robert Anning Bell.
November 22, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Amberley, West Sussex. Window designed by Robert Anning Bell.
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Sir John’s Folly
A new work in response to the forgotten architecture of a failed plan, hidden in the undergrowth of Arlington. A place that has beguiled me ever since I’ve lived here.
#architecture #art #place
A new work in response to the forgotten architecture of a failed plan, hidden in the undergrowth of Arlington. A place that has beguiled me ever since I’ve lived here.
#architecture #art #place
November 19, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Sir John’s Folly
A new work in response to the forgotten architecture of a failed plan, hidden in the undergrowth of Arlington. A place that has beguiled me ever since I’ve lived here.
#architecture #art #place
A new work in response to the forgotten architecture of a failed plan, hidden in the undergrowth of Arlington. A place that has beguiled me ever since I’ve lived here.
#architecture #art #place
Pretty in pink. Wall monument at Helions Bumpstead Church, Essex.
November 20, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Pretty in pink. Wall monument at Helions Bumpstead Church, Essex.
Altar designed by Martin Travers at Godmanchester Church, Huntingdon. Travers is buried in the churchyard. #woodensday
November 19, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Altar designed by Martin Travers at Godmanchester Church, Huntingdon. Travers is buried in the churchyard. #woodensday
My view this morning. Fittie Village, Aberdeen.
November 16, 2025 at 12:26 PM
My view this morning. Fittie Village, Aberdeen.
Rood screen by Comper at the former St Margaret’s Church, Braemar, Scotland
November 16, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Rood screen by Comper at the former St Margaret’s Church, Braemar, Scotland
Pendant by Phoebe Traquair displayed in Aberdeen Art Gallery
November 14, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Pendant by Phoebe Traquair displayed in Aberdeen Art Gallery
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This Maintenance Week we thought we’d highlight the reality of maintaining historic churches.
Although thought to be a less glamorous aspect of our work, maintenance requires great skills and expertise.
Although thought to be a less glamorous aspect of our work, maintenance requires great skills and expertise.
November 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
This Maintenance Week we thought we’d highlight the reality of maintaining historic churches.
Although thought to be a less glamorous aspect of our work, maintenance requires great skills and expertise.
Although thought to be a less glamorous aspect of our work, maintenance requires great skills and expertise.
Time Flies. Mind your business. Click on Furneux Pelham Church, Hertfordshire.
November 13, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Time Flies. Mind your business. Click on Furneux Pelham Church, Hertfordshire.
Ugborough Church, Devon. Medieval roof boss depicting a blacksmith #woodensday
November 12, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Ugborough Church, Devon. Medieval roof boss depicting a blacksmith #woodensday
The Grosvenor Chapel, Mayfair. Opened in 1731 and beautified by Comper in 1912.
November 11, 2025 at 8:28 AM
The Grosvenor Chapel, Mayfair. Opened in 1731 and beautified by Comper in 1912.
Former church of St Mark, North Audley Street, London. Now the MM Foodhall. Spectacular conversion which has saved the building the interior is mainly Arthur Blomfield 1878
November 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Former church of St Mark, North Audley Street, London. Now the MM Foodhall. Spectacular conversion which has saved the building the interior is mainly Arthur Blomfield 1878