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Banham: St Mary the Virgin, Banham

A fine grade 1 listed Norfolk church.

The church structure was nearly all built during the first two thirds of the fourteenth century, during the reigns of the first three Kings Edward. During these years there were wars in Scotland and in France, constant fighting between barons at home and the devastation of the Black Death in 1349. The death of so many masons during this time is reflected in the church building in the gradual changing of styles and the time taken to complete the work.

The basic material of the building is the natural flint of the area, and as is usual with Norfolk churches, white freestone was sparingly used for windows and framing because it had to be brought laboriously from quarries in Northamptonshire.

Guide books are available within the church.

"Daily Prayer provided by the official Church of England web site, © The Archbishops' Council of the Church of England, 2002-2004." and is linked to "http://www.cofe.anglican.org/worship/dailyprayer/"

Built: 1349

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Current Clerical Vacancy

Family Eucharist

First Sunday in every month, a special family service for parents and children. Childrens' corner available with various toys, colouring etc. Refreshments served after the service.
Every first Sunday at 9:30 AM

Parish Eucharist

Holy Communion service. All welcome.
Every second third and fourth Sunday at 9:30 AM

Monday

Evening Prayer
A short service of evening prayer, open to all.
Every Monday at 6:30 PM for ½ hour

Gift Day

This year we are allocating all monies collected for re-decoration of the church. Specifically, painting of the North Aisle.

Saturday 1st November 2008 at 10:00 AM

Autumn Fair

Stalls of all descriptions...come and buy your Christmas Presents early! To be held in Banham Community Centre between 10am and 4pm.

Saturday 15th November 2008 at 10:00 AM

"Tree on the Green"

This year Banham churchyard is hosting the WI's "Tree on the Green" event. Due to Local Authority restrictions regarding Health & Safety, Banham PCC has agreed to host this event which commemorates the kind donation of the tree to the community of Banham. Carols around the tree followed by mulled wine and mince pies.

Saturday 6th December 2008 at 6:30 PM

Christingle Service

Sunday 14th December 2008 at 4:00 PM

School Carol Service

Banham Community Primary School are holding their Carol Service in Banham church this year. Come and join this happy event. All Welcome.

Tuesday 16th December 2008 at 6:00 PM for 1 hour

Crib Service

Sunday 21st December 2008 at 3:30 PM

Group Carol Service

The Quidenham Group of Parishes come together to sing Carols for Christmas.

Sunday 21st December 2008 at 6:30 PM

Midnight Eucharist