Wallpaintings uncovered
.jpg "An amazing series of paintings covers the walls of the church of St John the Baptist where traces of multiple layers of wallpainting, pre and post medieval, can be studied simultaneously. One particularly delightful survival is the face of a 14th-century St Christopher peering through an 18th-century text of the Creed on the north wall")
The Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) has recently launched a brand new online resource providing an interactive guide to just some of the fine wallpaintings in its care.
From grisly medieval depictions of the brutal murder of Thomas Becket to intricate Victorian decoration, historic churches contain a wealth of fascinating, surprising and irreplaceable wallpaintings, which reflect almost 1,000 years of British history.
Wallpaintings were created to educate, inspire, fear and motivate congregations – many of whom were illiterate. The portal will help people understand how these works were created, show them how to unlock their meaning, and explain how they are being conserved.
To read more about the project and The Churches Conservation Trust visit www.visitchurches.org.uk
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