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Standing out from the rest of the buildings in the square, St Columba's is the rather grand permanent home to several Presbyterian and Congregational meetings, the first founded near the river in 1662 by early Nonconformist Dissenters.

Originally attached to the medieval community of Tynemouth Priory, the first parish church of Tynemouth stood within the walls of Tynemouth Castle.

The church was rebuilt in the early 13th century, giving the village its present name, and consisting of an aisled nave, a central tower, and a chancel.

A low, simple building in a large round churchyard, St Margaret's, as it stands today, dates from the 14th century, but there was almost certainly a much earlier church here.

This historic, well manicured village in the far north of Hertfordshire has a delightful array of vernacular buildings as a backdrop to its dazzling 14th century church tower.

St James church is a Grade II* beautiful Victorian building designed by SS Teulon, which is much admired and appreciated by all and a focal point for all the village to congregate.

St Michael’s sits in a verdant spot, a little way outside the village surrounded by a lush growth of trees and approached over a fine lawn guarded by a voluminous hedge.

Another Grade I church, it was primarily built by John Stokys whose brass and that of his wife of 1498 are to be found in the north aisle.

Hitchin's unpretentious and delightful church has the air of having been very well loved for a very long time.

Somerset's 'Sleeping Beauty'.