This track guides you round the highlights of Bisham Church in 15 minutes. All Saints Bisham sits on the banks of the River Thames by an ancient river crossing with a clunch chalk Norman tower and significant extensions from 1566, 1849 and 1870. Enjoy the peaceful churchyard.
The church was always linked with Bisham Abbey after the priory was demolished and the monastery closed. Home to the Knights Templar then three great families; Salisbury, Hoby and Vansittart for over 600 years. Bisham Abbey became the first national sports centre in 1946 and was sold 60 years ago in memory of the 2 heirs (Berkeley and Guy) killed in WWII.
The spectacular Hoby monuments (featured in the Simon Jenkins book) contrast with the simple gunmetal of the Williams copper family and the tragedy of the Vansittarts. Investigate the stories hidden in the church.
Longer tours are available via Bishamchurchfriends.org
Written and narrated by Sheila Featherstone-Clark
This track guides you round the highlights of Bisham Church in 15 minutes. All Saints Bisham sits on the banks of the River Thames by an ancient river crossing with a clunch chalk Norman tower and significant extensions from 1566, 1849 and 1870. Enjoy the peaceful churchyard.
The church was always linked with Bisham Abbey after the priory was demolished and the monastery closed. Home to the Knights Templar then three great families; Salisbury, Hoby and Vansittart for over 600 years. Bisham Abbey became the first national sports centre in 1946 and was sold 60 years ago in memory of the 2 heirs (Berkeley and Guy) killed in WWII.
The spectacular Hoby monuments (featured in the Simon Jenkins book) contrast with the simple gunmetal of the Williams copper family and the tragedy of the Vansittarts. Investigate the stories hidden in the church.
Longer tours are available via Bishamchurchfriends.org
Written and narrated by Sheila Featherstone-Clark