Stained Glass of St Mary Banham Norfolk

Exterior view of churchThe most distinctive feature of this attractive church is its lead covered spire. At  some 125ft high it  makes a highly visible landmark which has the dubious distinction as being  used by pilots during World War II  as a guide when returning to the nearby airfields!

Although renovated in the 19th century, the main structure of the church was built during the 14th century. The windows themselves are predominantly of the Decorated period, with the inevitable Victorian additions. This is particularly true of the somewhat “exuberant” east window and much of the glass. Five of the windows have been designed by J Powell & Sons, the same distinguished London firm who completed all of the windows at the nearby St John the Baptist, Garboldisham. These are supplemented by other windows of varying quality including one 16th century panel.

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Norwich Medieval St. Helen St. Mary Coslany   C of E Cathedral Norfolk Churches Denton
All Saints Westlegate St. John de Sepulchre St. Michael Coslany   RC Cathedral Banham Garboldisham
St. Andrew St. John Maddermarket St. Michael at Plea   Norwich Secular East Harling Harpley
St. Augustine St. John Timberhill St. Peter Hungate   Guildhall Mulbarton  
St. George Colegate St. Julian St. Peter Mancroft   Surrey House Saxlingham Country Houses
St. George Tombland St. Lawrence St. Peter Parmentergate   Post Reformation Shelton Blickling
St. Giles St. Margaret St. Simon & St. Jude   Holy Trinity   Felbrigg
St. Gregory St. Martin at Palace St. Stephen   St. Matthews Holkham