Old Church

Day 353 of UK COVID-19 Pandemic.  First UK Vaccine 95 days ago. UK in full lockdown.

Having been out and about but photoless, I popped into Ross on Wye (Herefordshire) town centre for a night photograph. The blip is four photo's combined (to get it all in the frame!) of United reformed Church. It's history is below for those interested.

Lens used:   M Mount Voigtander 35mm Vintage Line F2


The foundation stone was laid on 3rd June 1867 by H. O. Wills of Bristol and it was completed and opened on 21st July 1868 by Rev Newman Hill of Surrey and it was Congregational chapel and it became the United Reformed Church in 1971. It finally closed late in the 20th century and has since been converted into an antiques centre but the interior still holds much of its character. In 2011 it became a number of small shops selling various items like a sweet shop, cafe, baby clothes and jewellery and then in 2012-2013 it was converted into flats. It is built out of local red sandstone with Bath stone dressings and it's arches are made of stone brought from the Forest of Dean.