St Michael's Church, Ledbury.

Unregarded objects in Ledbury parish church, Herefordshire.
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Elizabeth Barrett Browning's Mum and Dad are buried in Ledbury church. They loved Ledbury where Edward Moulton Barrett and his oldest daughter  Elizabeth used to attend the non conformist chapel up an alley off High Street - now the Burgage Hall (behind the Butcher Row House Museum). Their memorial in St Michael's Church shows an angel throwing open the door of the tomb onto countryside beyond. Michael Church, St Michael, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Conformist, Ledbury, Herefordshire, Moulton, Row House, House Museum
Elizabeth Barrett Browning's Mum and Dad are buried in Ledbury church. They loved Ledbury where Edward Moulton Barrett and his oldest daughter Elizabeth used to attend the non conformist chapel up an alley off High Street - now the Burgage Hall (behind the Butcher Row House Museum). Their memorial in St Michael's Church shows an angel throwing open the door of the tomb onto countryside beyond.
Mary Thornycroft was the sculptor of this moving piece - a child of the Martin family of Ledbury (1851). The angels have their arms round each other as they mourn the little boy. Mary was extensively used by Queen Victoria to record her many children. West Midlands, Queen Victoria, Staffordshire, Thomas, San Miguel
Mary Thornycroft was the sculptor of this moving piece - a child of the Martin family of Ledbury (1851). The angels have their arms round each other as they mourn the little boy. Mary was extensively used by Queen Victoria to record her many children.
Two elemental spirits are locked in a psychomachian struggle, on a column in Ledbury Church. Don't get too close.  philip Weaver. Philip, Column, Lion Sculpture, Saint Michael
Two elemental spirits are locked in a psychomachian struggle, on a column in Ledbury Church. Don't get too close. philip Weaver.
.This little king has been praying desperately ever since he was poked from his window perhaps at the Reformation. The Victorians have gathered all the broken bits up and reset them in St Michael's 'Chapter House'. What do the letters spell - Canut? I call him King Cannot. He has an engaging face.  Philip Weaver 13.9.14.  [or is it a queen?] Little King, Art Stained, Tiffany Glass, Queen, Stained Glass Windows
.This little king has been praying desperately ever since he was poked from his window perhaps at the Reformation. The Victorians have gathered all the broken bits up and reset them in St Michael's 'Chapter House'. What do the letters spell - Canut? I call him King Cannot. He has an engaging face. Philip Weaver 13.9.14. [or is it a queen?]
The 12th century masons show this greedy king trying to eat the column below him. West door of Ledbury Church. Philip Weaver (13.8.14). Masons, Greedy, 12th Century
The 12th century masons show this greedy king trying to eat the column below him. West door of Ledbury Church. Philip Weaver (13.8.14).
Frank Tarbath (1895-1916), on the right, was killed on the last day of the Battle of the Somme 18.11.1916. He is remembered  in the Book of  Commemoration in Ledbury Church. His brother Harry, on the left, survived the War. Battle Of The Somme, Last Day, City Photo
Frank Tarbath (1895-1916), on the right, was killed on the last day of the Battle of the Somme 18.11.1916. He is remembered in the Book of Commemoration in Ledbury Church. His brother Harry, on the left, survived the War.
St Peter gives the care of Ledbury Church to St Michael .   Pencil and wash 8 1/4" 5 3/4"     Philip Weaver. St. Peter, Saints, Pencil, Care
St Peter gives the care of Ledbury Church to St Michael . Pencil and wash 8 1/4" 5 3/4" Philip Weaver.
Biddulph married Constance, daughter of Francis Hall of Ledbury. Thomas White shows her as elegant and beautiful - the chatelaine of the greatest black and white mansion in Herefordshire. White Mansion, Married, Daughter, Statue
Biddulph married Constance, daughter of Francis Hall of Ledbury. Thomas White shows her as elegant and beautiful - the chatelaine of the greatest black and white mansion in Herefordshire.
Anthony Biddulph in full bottomed Hanoverian wig. I wonder if he practised his hauteur in the mirror. This marvellous baroque monumental sculpture by Thomas White of Worcester lies hardly noticed at the west end of Ledbury Church. West End, Worcester, Marvelous, Anthony, Baroque, Wig
Anthony Biddulph in full bottomed Hanoverian wig. I wonder if he practised his hauteur in the mirror. This marvellous baroque monumental sculpture by Thomas White of Worcester lies hardly noticed at the west end of Ledbury Church.
Anthony Biddulph (d.1718) of Ledbury Park - the great half timbered mansion at Ledbury's Top Cross. Half, Greats, Cross
Anthony Biddulph (d.1718) of Ledbury Park - the great half timbered mansion at Ledbury's Top Cross.
Constance Biddulph (d.1706) by Thomas White of Worcester. White
Constance Biddulph (d.1706) by Thomas White of Worcester.
An enjoyably frightening death's head on a Biddulph wall plaque, by the excellent Sir Richard Westmacott. Frightening, Wall Plaques, Richard, Objects
An enjoyably frightening death's head on a Biddulph wall plaque, by the excellent Sir Richard Westmacott.
Elizabeth Skynner of Ledbury, Herefordshire died nearly 400 years ago. Her sturdy figure and fashionable clothes are shown with consummate and enjoyable skill.  She lived in Ledbury Park, the huge black and white mansion at Ledbury's Top Cross. Died, Elizabeth, Sturdy
Elizabeth Skynner of Ledbury, Herefordshire died nearly 400 years ago. Her sturdy figure and fashionable clothes are shown with consummate and enjoyable skill. She lived in Ledbury Park, the huge black and white mansion at Ledbury's Top Cross.
Splendid Victorian embroidery of St Michael, patron of Ledbury Parish Church Heavenly Father, Splendid, Victorian, Embroidery
Splendid Victorian embroidery of St Michael, patron of Ledbury Parish Church
18th century carving of a cherub's head in Ledbury Church. Cherub, 18th Century
18th century carving of a cherub's head in Ledbury Church.