Spring flowers populate the churchyard of St. Mary's Church, Brighstone, a medieval twelfth century parish church.

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St. Mary's Church, Brighstone, is a medieval parish church dating from the twelfth century located in Brighstone, Isle of Wight. The churchyard contains a memorial stone to George Albert Cairns VC. The short tower contains a ring of 6 bells all cast by Whitechapel Bell Foundry in 1961. The largest weighs 7cwt. The spire was added in the 17th century. The church holds an annual Christmas tree festival (the Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival) in conjunction with the one at Mottistone that has become a popular tourist attraction. Three former Rectors have become Bishops: Thomas Ken (hymn writer), Samuel Wilberforce - the youngest son of William Wilberforce, George Moberly – who became Bishop of Salisbury.

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Size: 5900px × 3933px
Location: Brighstone Church, Isle of Wight, UK
Photo credit: © Philip Chapman / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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