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St James Church, Swimbridge
Heritage Open Day: Guided tours of this fine Grade I Listed church, medieval woodwork, and the recently restored pulpit.
With an opportunity to experience ringing the bells with the Tower Captain and a video tour of the bell tower St James Church, set in the centre of the village of Swimbridge in North Devon, is said to be one of the finest in Devon.
For 47 years, it was the parish church of our famous Victorian parson, Rev John Russell, Parson Jack, who bred the first Jack Russell Terrier. Guided tours will be running with our experienced and knowledgeable guides, with recently published booklets on the church and Jack Russell on sale.
With an opportunity to experience ringing the bells with the Tower Captain and a video tour of the bell tower St James Church, set in the centre of the village of Swimbridge in North Devon, is said to be one of the finest in Devon.
For 47 years, it was the parish church of our famous Victorian parson, Rev John Russell, Parson Jack, who bred the first Jack Russell Terrier. Guided tours will be running with our experienced and knowledgeable guides, with recently published booklets on the church and Jack Russell on sale.
Saturday 13 September
St James Church, Swimbridge, Barnstaple, Devon EX32 0PF
Sat 13 Sep:0900-1600. 1000-1200: for guided tours and ringing; Free Entry.
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