A visit to St Mary’s Church offers a captivating glimpse into the 17th-century world of architecture and design. The church’s interior is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, featuring exquisite plaster ceilings, a carved screen, and a richly decorated pulpit and tester created by Grinling Gibbons. The attention to detail and the use of high-quality materials are evident throughout the church.
The connection to Sir Christopher Wren adds an extra layer of intrigue to a visit to St Mary’s Church.
Ingestre Church, Staffordshire
While Wren’s proposals for the renovation of Ingestre Hall was never realized, the church is assocaited with the renowned architect Sir Christopher Wren by some, and a drawing labelled ‘Mr Chetwynd’s tower’ that is among among Wren’s papers is used to support this theory. Moreover, Sir Walter Chetwynd of Ingestre Hall, the 17th century politician and antiquary, was a friend of Sir Christopher Wren and a fellow member of the Royal Society.
Sir Christopher Wren
