On Tuesday 25 February, thanks to our enterprising Treasurer, Michael Thompson, and at short notice (this was a pop-up event) a group of 17 CMS members assembled at Horton Church, Northamptonshire, which is currently for sale. David Carrington gave us an overview of the monuments, and members added their expertise.
Faith tourism is increasingly important in local economies - meanwhile, many churches are finding new uses.
Guest blog post by Donna La Rue on the background of some of the women commemorated by early gravestones in this Charleston (MA) burying ground
Congratulations to our Vice-President Jean Wilson, who received her MBE today, 31 October 2019.
Fr Jerome Betram, MA, FSA 10 May 1950-19 November 2019
Pre-publication offer on The Monuments Man: essays in honour of Jerome Bertram
Our 40th birthday celebration was a great day - fascinating lectures giving a flavour of the Society's work.
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A large carved stone shield from a memorial at Badley in Suffolk has been stolen - possibly to order.
Update: the funeral of our late Vice-President Brian Kemp is to be held on Friday, September 6th at 11 am in St Peter's church, Earley
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