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A church has stood on the site of the present building in
Leighton Buzzard for more than 1,000 years. Today's church, dedicated to All Saints, dates from 1277 and is an outstanding example of early English architecture with a 60m spire on a squat tower. Inside it boasts a magnificent 15th century roof adorned with angels and saints contrasting with 25 ferocious gargoyles around the outside. The church was nearly lost in a massive fire in 1985, but it has been painstakingly restored. Look for links to the All Saints' web page on page 4.
Unfortunately there is still much more work to do. The
next few pages contain the latest news about an appeal for help, and information about the repairs. Read on, and if you feel moved, please send us a donation.
The church has been described as the finest in
Bedfordshire and it is well worth a special visit. It is open most days, but there is an excellent coffee shop open on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Leighton Buzzard is on the main rail line from London Euston to Birmingham and near to the A5 trunk road and M1 motorway. |
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All Saints is in the Diocese of St Albans
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All pictures unless shown © All Saints Leighton Buzzard Preservation Trust 2000-10
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This site last modified on Friday 27 August 2010
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One of the finest parish churches in the county
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All Saints Leighton Buzzard Preservation Trust
30 Hockliffe Street
Leighton Buzzard
Beds LU7 1HJ
Tel: 01525 217594
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Registered charity 1077207
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Finished! Work on the chancel - Phase 5 in our programme, is now
complete. Picture taken in May 2010 |
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All Saints viewed from west.
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< This is one view from the very
top of All Saints' 190ft spire, taken by a steeplejack during last month's inspection. A series of pictures were taken covering all points of the compass.
If you would like copies, without
the watermark, send a C4 large stamped, self addressed, envelope to the Trust. A donation to cover expenses and towards our work would be appreciated - minimum of £10. |