Glimpses Through Time

Session 3 - 2nd July 2025

"Glimpses Through Time"

Our recent “Take A Look” session proved so popular that every place was booked within 24 hours!

This time, visitors were welcomed through the tower door into the church, where they could see the newly levelled floor, now awaiting its final layer of bricks. Guests were free to explore the nave, enjoy close-up photographs taken during the scaffolding works, and discover the fascinating contributions from the community for our time capsule.

Ben from the Colchester Archaeological Trust gave a wonderfully informative talk about recent discoveries during excavations both inside and outside the church, including old coffin handles and fragments of medieval stained glass. Additional photos of other finds offered a fascinating glimpse into the past.

Adrian from Bakers of Danbury, our principal contractor, explained the complex recent works carried out inside the church and in the churchyard. He described specialist stonework repairs to the rood screen, why a breathable limewash was essential for the masonry, and how their joinery team is reusing features such as pew ends to craft new furniture — helping to preserve the heritage we all value so much.

We can’t wait to welcome you on the next tour, when the church will be even closer to completion!