Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Wem in Shropshire
An early C13th church much modified over time, with major reconstruction taking place in the second half of the C19th, leaving very little of its medieval origins. Never-the-less it now exhibits a good example of a mid-Victorian galleried interior swelling the overall seating for the congregation to over four hundred. But sadly not today with the dwindling number of weekly Sunday church-goers providing only thirty or forty souls, unless on a special occasion, and naturally enough at Easter and Christmastime.
Despite being served by a regular rail service both north and south along the beautiful border country of Wales, the town of Wem itself is in dire need of enlivening and rejuvination, where the High Street portrays facades of empty shops and businesses, oozing neglect on every corner. Shameful neglect by local, county and national politicians and officers.
It is intended to make a return visit, providing more images and narrative here in due course, to this much ignored place of worship and community.
Feb'26
The magnificent organ by the same makers as the one in Chester Cathedral. | The beautiful Chancel adorned by the original medieval east window.
The C19th Pulpit with its wrought iron balustrade. | The Quire with its lecturn and organist seating.
