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St James, West Tilbury Church 31 photos

West Tilbury, Essex

St James's Church

  • Private dwelling/business
  • Redundant
  • 31 photos
  • Stained glass
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Opening
Private dwelling or business.
Built
Norman Chancel, Tower 1883
Restoration
1883
Tower
Square tower (west) · Stone · Crenellated
Redundant since
11 November 1980
Photographed
22/09/2005 & 12/11/2010

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Exterior 14 photos

St James, West Tilbury Church – Exterior 1: This SE view of St James is one of the closest that can be taken from the nearby roads. St James, West Tilbury Church – Exterior 2: The S side of the church. The lovely Julie poses for us in front of the chancel. The churchyard, or, at least, the Church of England part of it, is in a rather dilapidated state. It is a shame, as there have been some recent (1997) burials here. St James, West Tilbury Church – Exterior 3: For me, the tower is the best feature of the exterior. Although only erected in 1883, it is a beautiful structure, and sets off the whole church admirably. St James, West Tilbury Church – Exterior 4 St James, West Tilbury Church – Exterior 5: The S side of the church. Nigel, the new owner of St James', told me that this plant covering the wall is wisteria. It must look lovely with it's cascading lilac blooms. St James, West Tilbury Church – Exterior 6: Placed at the top of a hill overlooking the Thames, St James is another private residence. It is, however, a smart looking one, and is still easily visible from the passing road. The church is essentially C14, with a later West tower. St James, West Tilbury Church – Exterior 7: The tower was added to the church in 1883. The clock does still work, but is however, disabled, due to the lack of bells connected to the chime assembly. St James, West Tilbury Church – Exterior 8: Awesome! The tower when illuminated at night. St James, West Tilbury Church – Exterior 9 St James, West Tilbury Church – Exterior 10 St James, West Tilbury Church – Exterior 11 St James, West Tilbury Church – Exterior 12 St James, West Tilbury Church – Exterior 13 St James, West Tilbury Church – Exterior 14

Interior 2 photos

St James, West Tilbury Church – Interior 1: Looking East towards the chancel. It was dark outside, hence the lack of stained glass illumination! St James, West Tilbury Church – Interior 2: The chancel.

Stained Glass 4 photos

St James, West Tilbury Church – Stained Glass 1: The W window, above the kitchen sink. What a pleasure to look at whilst washing up! "Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" To the Glory of God and in loving memory of George Richard Burness, Lord of the Manor of West Tilbury who died 17th January 1925 Aged 89. This window is dedicated by his son Walter Burness. St James, West Tilbury Church – Stained Glass 2: "Suffer Little Children" To the Glory of God, and in memory of four infant children of James Bonamy and Harriet Dobree. St James, West Tilbury Church – Stained Glass 3: "In as much as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." "I was an hungred and ye gave me meat. I was thirsty and ye gave me drink." "To the Glory of God and to memory of the Rev James Bonamy-Dobree MA was for forty-seven years Rector of this parish, and who died Oct 25th 1918. This window was erected by Parishioners and Friends." St James, West Tilbury Church – Stained Glass 4

Monument 6 photos

St James, West Tilbury Church – Monument 1 St James, West Tilbury Church – Monument 2 St James, West Tilbury Church – Monument 3 St James, West Tilbury Church – Monument 4 St James, West Tilbury Church – Monument 5 St James, West Tilbury Church – Monument 6

Miscellaneous 4 photos

St James, West Tilbury Church – Miscellaneous 1: The font - thought to be the one that remained when the church was declared redundant. St James, West Tilbury Church – Miscellaneous 2: The clock workings, by John Moore & Sons, Clerkenwell, London. 1883. The brass wheel to the lower right appears to be dated 1884. St James, West Tilbury Church – Miscellaneous 3 St James, West Tilbury Church – Miscellaneous 4

Postcard 1 photo

St James, West Tilbury Church – Postcard 1

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