Hempstead in Essex
Resting place of William Harvey and Sir Eliab Harvey and birthplace of Dick Turpin

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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 - 50 years of dust and dirt, darkness, cramped conditions and with several tons of metal suspended immediately above your head. ...
Presentation of the Church Record of St. Andrew’s Church

Presentation of the Church Record of St. Andrew’s Church

Rosanne Kirkpatrick's remarks at the presentation of the Church Record of St Andrew's Church, Hempstead: "I have the result of many hours' work by the Saffron Walden branch of NADFAS (National Association of Decorative & Fine Arts Societies) Church Recorders. We have described, measured and photographed everything we could find and visited the Fitzwilliam Museum to record a 1561 ...