St Mary's Church, Twyford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mary's Church |
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| 51°1′23″N 1°18′54″W / 51.02306°N 1.31500°W | |
| Location | Twyford, Hampshire, England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | http://www.tomccparishes.org.uk/twyford/ |
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| Diocese | Winchester |
| Province | Canterbury |
St Mary's Church, Twyford is a Church of England parish church. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and is located in the village of Twyford, Hampshire.
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A Look Back in Time
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Early Beginnings
The story of St Mary's Church goes back a long way. The very first church in Twyford was built by the Saxons. It was even mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1088. This book was like a big survey of England, ordered by William the Conqueror.
Later, in the 12th century, a new church was built. This one was in the Norman style. Norman buildings are known for their thick walls and round arches.
Changes Over the Centuries
The Norman church was rebuilt quite a bit in 1402. Over the years, more changes were made. Around 1520, a special window with a square top was added.
In 1838, the church got a barrel organ. This was a type of organ that played music automatically. However, it was replaced in 1867 by a proper pipe organ made by J. Walker.
A New Chapter: The 1878 Church
As the village of Twyford grew, the church became too small. So, a completely new church was built. It was designed by a famous architect named Alfred Waterhouse. This new church was finished in 1878.
What's cool is that they reused parts from the older churches. The new building used columns from the 12th-century Norman church. The square-headed window from 1520 was moved to a new spot. Even the east window from the 1402 church found a new home in the Lady Chapel, which was added in 1924.
Modern Updates
The church has continued to be updated. In 1965, beautiful new stained glass was put into the west window. More recently, in 1995, new rooms for the parish were built. These rooms are located under a new gallery at the west end of the church.
