How To Save Medieval Churches

Gone Medieval

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🗓️ 4 September 2021

⏱️ 42 minutes

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With Christianity dominating Europe, the Church became one of the most powerful institutions in Britain during the Medieval period and its places of worship played a crucial role in the focal points of people's lives, from birth to death. But as populations declined in areas within the UK, so did the number of attendees, leaving several churches neglected. This is where 'The Friends of Friendless Churches' charity comes into importance. Formed in 1957, this organisation helps to preserve these sites. In this episode, Matt is joined by Rachel Morley, director of 'the Friends', to discuss some of the buildings they care for and their architectural significance.

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1:36.2	Welcome to this episode of Gone Medieval from History Hit, I'm Matt Lewis. If you're
1:40.3	anything like me, you drive through the countryside, wondering how some of these beautiful chapels
1:44.6	and churches that dot the countryside are still surviving in the UK and are still in
1:48.7	a good state of repair, then we've got the answer for you today. Many are unused, the communities
1:53.1	they want served long since Gone, yet the buildings stand the test of time. A big part of the
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