The talk will complement the visit Augustinians made to the church in August to view and explore the Pre-Raphaelite windows and decorations installed by the firm of Morris, Marshall, Faulkener & Co.

Architect Bodley’s inspiration and architecture will be explained, and the impact of a gothic revival Anglo Catholic ritualistic church on a low church town will be discussed.

Our speaker Michael Bortoft was head of St. Martin’s C.E. (Voluntary Aided) Primary School until his retirement in 2004, although he continues to work at the school on a voluntary basis. He acts as guided tour coordinator and church historian, looks after the website and Friends newsletter.