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Britain's own 'leaning tower'

Photo of St Martin de Tours church, Woolstone, Gloucestershire
Woolstone church has an unusual dedication for English churches, that of 'St Martin de Tours'
Photo of St Martin de Tours church, Woolstone, Gloucestershire
Pisa has its leaning tower, but Woolstone has one of its own.
Near the south door is this simple 16th century priest's chair of darkened oak
Near the south door is this simple 16th century priest's chair
Inside the south door is this simple 15th century tub font
Inside the south door is this simple 15th century tub font
16th century effigy in the sanctuary
16th century effigy in the sanctuary
This faded rededication cross cross tells a deadly tale; soldiers fleeing the field after the Battle of Tewkesbury in 1471 were killed in the church. According to custom the church could not be used for worship until it had been reconsecrated.
A faded rededication cross cross tells a deadly tale

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