​St James'

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Stanstead Abbotts

St James' church is a delightful mediaeval church in Hertfordshire with a remarkable and untouched 18th century interior and some wonderful brasses. 

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    Sir Gawain and the Green Knight illuminates St James' Church
    Julia Davies
    • Dec 6, 2016
    • 3 min

    Sir Gawain and the Green Knight illuminates St James' Church

    On Saturday, December 3rd, the 13th century church of St James at Stansteadbury, Stanstead Abbotts was the perfect setting for a performance of the Mediaeval alliterative poem ‘Sir Gawain and the Green Knight’. The event was a sellout - with more than 200 guests raising substantial funds for the church's upkeep. The atmosphere on the night was perfect - due in no small part to the efforts made by members of the Friends of St James' Church. The audience had to follow a path l
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