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The church is significant to the community as it stands at the heart of Gatley village overlooking and next to the village green and civic war memorial.

This modern brick church is the post war successor to St John’s, which was destroyed by enemy fire on 8th May 1941; the altar cross which was made into a processional cross for the new church.

In 1722 a fine early Georgian church was erected to the design of Thomas Eayre of Kettering (1691-1757), surveyor, clock maker, and bell founder (the bells here are by him as well).

It is unusual enough to see a church with both a tower and a steeple (there are only three in England) but this church is unique in having them placed at the same end.

The first church close to the river would have been on the strip of gravel which the present day church stands, there was no sea wall or river bank as we know it today.

St James stands as a gateway to the village of Burton Lazars, which it has served since the 11th century.

A 900 year old Grade II* building with great architecture and modern facilities which is open every day for community events.

Close to Wollaton Hall and provides a welcoming place for worship and as well as a range of community activities for people in the area.

A tower of kings.

St Luke’s is a small village church built of brown ironstone and has a heavily weathered appearance.

Appearances can be deceptive as, although rather unprepossessing on the outside, when you enter St Mary's church you’ll be greeted with the glorious colours of the ceilings, panelling and stained glass windows.

Built for less than £10,000, this Grade II* listed building by Nugent Cachemaille-Day has sensational stained glass by Christopher Webb of heavenly hosts.