St Mary the Virgin Church, Shrewsbury

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Accessibility

"Wheelchair access is possible from the church yard through the west porch door to all areas of the church, with two steps to the sanctuary/altar and Jesse Window.

Steps to chancel from the crossing, Trinity and St Catherine Chapel's. Ramps available for St Catherine's Chapel and into coffee shop."

Brief description

"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Mary%27s_Church,_Shrewsbury

St Mary's Church is a redundant Anglican church in St Mary's Place, ShrewsburyShropshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust, the Trust designated St Mary's as its first Conservation Church in 2015. It is the largest church in Shrewsbury. Clifton-Taylor includes the church in his list of 'best' English parish churches."

"The church is now the only complete medieval church in Shrewsbury. It dates from Saxon times and has beautiful additions from the twelfth-century onwards. Inside, the atmosphere is peaceful with the soaring stone arches giving way to the church's great treasure - its stained glass. There are panels in glorious colour including the world-famous fourteenth-century 'Jesse window'; filled with figures of Old Testament kings and prophets, and scenes from the life of St Bernard - a Medieval cartoon strip that shows him ridding flies from an abbey, riding a mule and curing the sick. No other church in the country has a collection to equal it.

Other details delight you wherever you look: an ancient font, Medieval stone carving on the arcades, interesting monuments. The beauty and variety of this church and its contents, all on a grand scale, blend into an uplifting and memorable whole."

Address

St Mary's Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1DX

Email

central@tcct.org.uk

Phone

"About the Friends of Shrewsbury Church:

Contact name: Mr Tom Knight Contact telephone: 01743 357006 "

Website

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Mary%27s_Church,_Shrewsbury

https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-listing/st-mary-shrewsbury.html#

Directions

"Shrewsbury town centre location, off St Mary's Street. Time- limited on road parking around church on St Mary's Place. In town parking available along with Park & Ride options. There are no parking facilities at the church."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

"Monday to Saturday 10am until 4pm"

Transport

"Nearest railway station: Shrewsbury (15 minutes walk). Bus route numbers 33/435/492."

Amenities

"On-site cafe and shop."

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