FOLKSWORTH. CHURCH : ST HELEN

After leaving Morborne, it is only a short bike ride to neighbouring Folksworth, and on a gloriously sunny late October morning I must say that the whole idea of this site seemed more than worthwhile!

  It is lovely to be out in the country on days such as this. Everyone seems to acknowledge each other cyclists, pedestrains, those on horses all seem to have a friendly word.

  Si, in good humour I cycled in to Folksworth, and an already pleasant Sunday morning improved still further.

  I found the church of St Helen a delight. It was set in lovely surroundings, and gave the impression of being looked after by people who care for, and love their church! I was particularly struck by a lovely bell tower on the West side of the church and a grotesque stone carving of a creature. A picture of this was submitted to this site by Chris Stafford earlier and can be found on the home page of this site.

  Being a lover of ancient and ornate graves, I was perticularly taken by an ornate carved slate grave, showing an angel blowing a trumpet. This is pictured below and the craftsmenship that must have gone in to this is staggering.

  Sadly, the church was shut up, but hopefully I will make the short trip back there one day and see the interior.