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The foundation stone of this high Victorian church was laid in October 1882, it was designed by William Knight, the architect of St Andrew’s Church, Mansfield Road, Nottingham.

The first recorded reference to a church in Bulwell is in 1171, however there is a strong tradition which suggests that up to four different churches have stood on this same hill since Saxon times.

A 13th century church considerably extended in the 14th century in the perpendicular style and restored in 1870 by Slater and Carpenter with pew ends carved by the then incumbent, the Revd JH Holdich.

Although there has been a church here since Saxon times, much of the story of Bunbury's church revolves around a colourful 14th century knight called Sir Hugh de Calveley.

Often referred to as the Cathedral of the Wolds as it is the largest church building in south Nottinghamshire at over 140 foot long including the tower.

St John's began life as a Norman church, of which the central tower and west wall, with its typical Norman door, remain.

12th century Norman church, built with stones from Hadrian’s Wall and where King Edward I (Longshanks) lay in state in the church for ten days in 1307.

Burgh Island is a tidal island on the coast of Devon.