The Norman font from Northlew church for #fontsonfriday

Some very fine doors here at Northlew church for an #AdoorableThursday on such an #adoorableday

Off to Northlew now, and these little stained glass delicacies are delish.

Victorian and medieval all happy together at Northlew

A fascination of bench ends at Northlew. Images first, beautiful and arresting images, meanings mysterious and others just peeking through the fog of unknowing

These 18th century slate gravestones are a bit of alright, proudly preening in Northlew churchyard

Interiors in gorgeous Northlew

Shadows, the west door of the church of St Thomas Becket of Canterbury in #Northlew #Devon

Victorian stained glass at Northlew, always a pleasure to meet such lovelies

Northlew church, a pretty little thing, Norman tower too, but those pinnacles and a bit more were added in the 15th century rebuild

“Weep not for me dear friends forbear” the touching funerary monument from 1783 to Mary King aged 23 some word cramming and faint lettering present #Northlew #Devon

These roof photos from Northlew show just how important foliage roof bosses were, they covered the rood in flowers and plants. Especially as there was plaster backing them, and they were almost definitely painted. Garden of Paradise indeed.
And now we need the bosses…

Reception children at Northlew Primary have enjoyed choosing a book and snuggling up in the cushions inside their new reading tent, purchased with the profits from the School Council's tuck shop #curlupwithagoodbook

Northlew and Ashbury Primary School recently welcomed 2 new volunteers at their school. Mrs Campbell and her dog Huntley have been coming in to listen to the children read.

What qualities should our new Bishop of Exeter have? It’s been great to hear from parents, pupils and staff at Northlew CofE Primary school today in the first of our consultation conversations. One pupil even came prepared with a list! #bishop4devon

The church of St Thomas Becket of Canterbury in Northlew, I sat on a pew dated 1537 the year Jane Seymour died, on my own with the sunlight streaming in it felt like time had stopped briefly, the joy of an English country church.

Children at Northlew & Ashbury Primary took part in Children's Mental Health week 7th - 13th Feb, making their own worry dolls, cress heads and writing their own goals on paper stars #wellness #childrensmentalhealth #reachforthestars

#digitalis #foxgloves #devon #britishwildflowers #visitdevon #northlew #devon photographer #photooftheday

Atherington #Devon
Rood screen c.1530-40 designed by John Parry of Northlew and completed by Roger Down and John Hyll of Chittlehampton as carpenters, carvers and joiners. We only know these names because of dispute over payment.
#ScreenSaturday

#mushrooms #fungi #woodlands #moss #northlew #devon