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St. Andrew's Parish Church, located in Farnham, UK, just southeast of London, home to about 38,000 residents. The church is an Anglican parish church. There has been some type of religious structure on the site since 600 AD, possibly longer. The original ancient structure was rebuilt in the mid-12th century, and it has been expended several times. The central tower, nave, & north and south transepts were constructed in the 12th century, and the south aisle was built in the 14th century. The nave was destroyed, probably by fire, in the 14th century, but it was repaired in the 15th. Renovation and repair has continued to the present day. This small country church certainly has seen a lot of history! The town is very picturesque also; many tudor structures still remain and are used as shops and residences.
It was raining on and off the day I took this shot, so the skies were just alive! The photo is slightly distorted because I used a fisheye lens, but I think that it highlights its mystery and age. The structure itself looks somewhat imposing and forbidding, but the soft honey-color of the stone and the bright green grass make it a bit more appealing. The grounds and small cemetery surrounding the church are just fantastic! If you're visitng the London area, I highly recommend stopping by this charming town! |
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