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Tags: Shropshire Worthen Churches
This is a photo of the interior of Worthen church, probably taken in about 1912, and produced by the firm Wilding as one of their postcards. The pre-electricity forms of lighting are particularly interesting [electric fittings were put in in 1927]. Similarly, the view of the church without the beams across the nave, which were later added in the major restoration of 1924. The chancel of Worthen church was rebuilt in 1761 byRev John Hawkins, and in 1847 a new floor was lain at the time of Rev Charles Awdrey. It is possible to view online a transcript of the early Worthen parish records, from 1558 - 1812, on the following website: www.melocki.org.uk/diocese/Worthen.html These records sometimes include additional interesting information about the history of Worthen parish. Photo made available by Lawrence Blakemore.
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