Rectory Photo Gallery

Daughters of the Revd. Newman relaxing in the Elm Walk in the garden at the rear of the Rectory, probably in the 1880s.		The Revd. Newman with family and friends in the rear garden in the 1890s.

The Revd. Richardson with the church choir in front of the Rectory in 1914. For a larger picture, with names, click here.

A 1920s Sunday School parade starting from the front lawn of the Rectory.	1935 - Mr. Batty, President, with members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade and their new ambulance in front of the Rectory.	A group of Sunday School scholars in front of the Rectory in the 1920s

1961 - The Revd. R.W. Sharpley's dining room, which contained many of his extensive collection of antiques.	The Rectory entrance hall and staircase.	Mr. Sharpley and the suit of armour he named "Horace"

A Mothers Union tea party taking place in 1953 in the space formerly taken up by the Rectory's Victorian wing. Some of the names: seated under the window are Mrs Thurlow, Mrs Morley, the Rector, and Anthony Long. Seated on the right are Mrs Downing and Miss Haddon, standing at the head of their table is Mrs. Drage and behind them is Mrs Sharman.The middle lady seated on the right at the table in the foreground is Mrs Wright. The lady standing on the extreme left in front of the door is Mrs. York. Please email us if you know other names.		Repairing the chimneys at the Rectory - 1960s

	Left: The fine 18th century Hepplewhite four-poster bed mentioned in Douglas Ashby's "Memories of the Old Rectory". Right: An advertisement that appeared in "Country Life" magazine in December 1967