St Mary's with St Leonard - Broomfield Parish Church Open Day
Church Green, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7BD
Talk and tour of the 11th Century church building will include the Victorian restoration and the recent spire and tower works.
Talk on local artist Rosemary Rutherford, who created the unique fresco in the tower and four stained glass windows in this church as well as over 40 other windows at home and abroad. She was a prolific 20th Century artist of the East Anglian School of Painting and Drawing at Benton End, with works in oil and watercolour. Guided viewing of the Life & Works of Rosemary Rutherford exhibition in the church.
Tours of the church walls outside. This church has significant representative examples of the local materials used by medieval church builders. Identifying the stones and their prevenance enhances the understanding of church building in this period.
Tour of the monuments inside. The church contains significant monuments to important local people, made of a variety of stone – some rare and expensive. There are also paintings and other fascinating ornaments and stained glass.
Refreshments - tea and cake - will also be served
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 15 September:
- 11am-5pm
Location & directions
Church Green, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7BD
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
