St Michael & All Angels, Offham

 

 St Michael & All Angels

Date November | Location Offham | Open to the public 

This was not a planned visit; we were just passing through the area, so we thought we would check out the church. The inside of the church is very pretty.

The text states that the church is a Grade I listed building, constructed around 1080 AD. It is a Saxo-Norman structure. Many alterations were made to the church during the 14th and 15th centuries

St Peters Church - Malmo Sweden

 St Peters Chruch 

Date: October | Location: Malmö, Sweden | Open to the public

Wow, what can I say about this church? It’s so beautiful and amazing! There’s something about churches in another country that feels different; they are so spacious and incredibly bright. My first reaction was, “Wow!” The interior of the church was absolutely stunning. I can't wait to return to Sweden and explore more of the churches they have there. It was just incredible! The volunteer was also super friendly and explained a lot to us about the church. They even organized a mini treasure hunt for the kids, which my daughter really enjoyed. The church is built in the Brick Gothic style and was constructed around the 14th century. It is one of the main churches of the city and remains a significant landmark. It is one of the few churches from medieval Denmark that suffered damage over the years. The church is recognized for its late medieval murals and features a basilica layout with three naves and transepts. It is a Roman Catholic church.

churchill war rooms - London

I visited the Churchill War Rooms years ago as a kid with my dad, and recently, while in London with my daughter, I decided to take her there after exploring the Transport Museum. We bought our tickets at the entrance for £33 for an adult; children under 5 are free. We happened to visit during a really busy time, so it was packed, but we still had fun and spent about an hour there. The tour is self-guided, which allows you to take your time.

Located in Westminster, London, these secret underground headquarters served as the command center for the government during World War II. From 1940 to 1945, hundreds of men and women worked down here, and it soon became the sanctum for the government.

The bunker closed its doors in August 1945 and was left undisturbed until Parliament designated it as a historical site in 1948. That same year, the War Rooms opened to the public.

WW1 pillbox - Newington - Kent #2

 WW1 pillbox 

                                      March | Location Newington | Delmoished - No |

This was the second pillbox we examined, located not far from the first one we explored earlier. This one was slightly more interesting because it still retained some of its original features, such as the wooden shutter inside.

There isn't much historical information available about WW1 pillboxes, but they typically housed one or two people.

St Rumwold's Church, Bonington - Ashford

 St Rumwold Church 

Date March | Location Bongton | Delmoihsed  No |

This was the third church we visited that day before heading to the event we were attending, as it was on the way. This church was quite charming and very similar to other churches we have explored in our area. It was a relaxed visit, but we weren't inside for long.

The church was built by the Normans and is a Grade I listed building.

 

St John the Baptist Church, Mersham - Ashford

 St John The Baptist 

Date March | Location Ashford | Delmoished No 

About 10 minutes from the Smeet Church, we found a lovely little church. Most churches have a similar layout, but each one is very cute and unique in its own way. Since we had some time to kill, we decided to go inside and look around. As usual, my daughter started asking me all kinds of questions.

Once again, St. John’s is one of the churches that is part of the Stour Downs parish. It is noted that the church dates back to 1086 AD, as recorded in the Domesday Book, but it was rebuilt by the Normans. It is also said that the church has remained substantially the same since then.