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2005 Appeal
Parish Church Appeal 2005
Work has commenced on Phase II of the restoration of the church. Damp and damaged
plaster in the interior has been removed and re-rendered. The great east window, which is
the village war memorial, is to be cleaned, and repairs to the stonework undertaken. Work
on the chancel floor has been completed. The whole church is then to be redecorated. The
cost of this Phase is around £20,000 and we urgently need donations to make sure that we
hand this beautiful building on to future generations in good order. Perhaps our friends and
relations who have left the village to live abroad would like to help us with our work. Any
contributions would, of course, be very gratefully received. Please contact Brian Payne on
Parish Church Appeal 2004
It is exactly one hundred years since the last major
restoration of the Parish Church of Wisbech St Mary was
completed. Now the relentless rain and frost of one hundred
winters have meant that the fabric of the church needs urgent
attention.
We need to raise at least £20,000 as soon as possible so
that work can begin before the winter storms arrive. Please would
you help us to obtain enough funds to repair this ancient
building?
If you would like to make a donation to help retain this wonderful and
ancient church so that it can be successfully handed over to the next generation,
please contact Mr Brian Payne by e-mail at . Thank you.
Render Damage To South Clerestorey
The whole of the South clerestorey wall needs to be
re-rendered by specialistcraftsmen
South Aisle Clerestorey Window
This Window has to be removed and re-leadedand broken glass
replaced
Southern Clerestorey WindowThrough North Aisle
Interior of church as viewed through a North Aisle Window
North Chancel
The chancel viewed from the North Elevation. Repairs are
requiredto the tiled floor of the chancel and broken glass to be
replaced. The chancel contains the village war memorial
commemorating the dead of the two World Wars. Rainwater is running
down the chancel arch and discolouring the stonework
Church Tower
The West window of the tower needs attention. The tower is 64 feet
highand has to be thoroughly checked for erosion. Some work is required
on the battlements.
South Elevation of Church
The roof over this aisle of the church is no longer
water-tight.
Roof over the South Aisle
The aisle was rebuilt in the 18th century. Note the Sanctus Bell
(top right) which is rung every Sunday morning during the Eucharist.
Chancel Door
This ancient door has not been opened for many years and it is
expected that it will be returned to its former glory as part of
the restoration works.
South Footpath Entrance To Church
The footpath from Church Road to the church.
South Porch
The main entrance to the church was re-built by the
churchwardens in 1840.
North Side West
Garden of Remembrance
The Parish Church stands in a large well-maintained churchyard
containing seventeen Yew trees, about a dozen horsechestnut
trees which are nearly 150 years old, and several other fine
specimens. There are ten finely carved altar-tombs dating from
the early 19th century.
