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Ancient and quietly awe inspiring in its simplicity; the remote location, the silence inside, the slight smell of damp and the obvious centuries of use speak of a village that has retained its identity for many generations.

The greatest treasure in this church is the stone reredos in the east wall of the north aisle.

St James church is designed in Gothic style by renowned church architect JS Crowther from Manchester (he later restored Manchester Cathedral).

The church was mentioned in the Domesday Book and there is evidence of Roman and Saxon material in the west wall.

St Andrew's is the newer church of the two which serve the parish of Huntington in York.

Although Great Snoring is actually smaller than Little Snoring, its church is bigger and less rustic, reminding us quietly that it was once grander.

Great Walshingham is much smaller than its neighbour Little Walshingham, which gets all the attention because of the shrine and other buildings associated with Our Lady of Walshingham.

Rare seven sacrament font and beautiful angels in the roof.

On the lanes just south of Shelton, Hardwick's little church is a contrast to its elegant neighbour.

Built in 1901, our village chapel welcomes visitors to browse our village heritage archives.

The church (Gothic Revival) was the first commission by acclaimed Irish Architect William Joseph Barre (a native of Newry), it is a building of Newry Granite and a wonderful testimony to Barre.

Ripon Cathedral has a history stretching back almost fourteen centuries, offering an unbroken tradition of witness to the Christian faith, both in the city of Ripon and across North Yorkshire.