Talk:Sussex Towns and Villages B

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Balcombe

St Mary appears to be opened daily, limited parking in layby outside.

St Mary, Balcombe, font Submitted by Jill on the A272
Mary Balcombe, interior. Submitted by Jill on the A272


Bramber

St Nicholas is usually open in the daytime, there is a large carpark next to the church. The church was once part of the castle, ruins of which are open to the public (free).

St Nicholas, interior. Submitted by Jill on the A272
St Nicholas, alternative view. Submitted by Jill on the A272


Brighton

  • St Bartholomew is the tallest parish church in the country, the nave at 135 ft high is higher than that of Westminster Abbey. Built in red brick, it was one of several churches financed by the wealthy Anglo-Catholic cleric the Reverend Arthur Wagner and designed by Edmund Scott, a local architect and can seat 1500 people. Wagner built the church primarily for the use of the poor of the area and broke with the Brighton tradition of charging for some of the seats making it free for all. For internal panoramas look here Brighton's Architecture, St Bartholomew Open daily.
  • St Nicholas is the original parish church of Brighton, or Brighthelmstone as it was once known, and though it dates from the 14th century the current building was enlarged in 1852. A graveyard surrounds the church although few gravestones remain, across the road is a more extensive graveyard, though again only a few stones remain in situ. Panoramas of the church interior, exterior and graveyards may be found here Brighton's Architecture, St Nicholas Only unlocked for services.
  • St Peter was designed by Charles Barry. It has been under threat of closure due to a dwindling congregation and dilapidation: part of the church is too dangerous to use. News came in May 2009 that it will stay open. There are interior views here Brighton's Architecture, St Peter


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