Hempstead in Essex
Resting place of William Harvey and Sir Eliab Harvey and birthplace of Dick Turpin
New Vicar – Gerwyn Capon

New Vicar – Gerwyn Capon

I am delighted to have been appointed Rector of Thaxted with the Sampfords and Radwinter with Hempstead. Visiting the parishes on the day of my interview, the unique character of each of the churches was obvious, and to someone with fresh eyes, these sacred spaces...
Christmas 2022 at St Andrew’s Church

Christmas 2022 at St Andrew’s Church

St. Andrew’s looked a picture at Christmas 2022. A group of village ladies voluntarily clean and decorate the church for everyone’s enjoyment. Traditional greenery was placed around the porch and on the windowsills inside; spray displays of carnations and...
Bell Tower Restoration

Bell Tower Restoration

The overhaul of Hempstead Church bells has been proceeding apace thanks to the amazing work of a wonderful group of villagers who have given generously of their time and skill. As you can see from the photographs, it is a pretty hostile environment to be working in...