Worcester in Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
St Andrew's Church
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 4, 2024
1. St Andrew's Church Marker
The spire was rebuilt in 1751 by Nathaniel Wilkinson, replacing a slightly shorter medieval spire which was destroyed by lightning in 1733. John Collingwood later encased the sandstone tower in Bath stone to match. During repairs in the mid-19th century, the tip of the spire was replaced. The original, topped with a Corinthian capital, was rebuilt in the churchyard, and can still be seen in St Andrew's Gardens.
St Andrew's church was founded before the Norman Conquest. Contrasting with the spire, the church was short (just 92ft, 28m) and wide. It consisted of a nave, chancel, and aisles which extended westwards to clasp the tower. When St Andrew's was demolished in 1949, some of the furnishings, including the 12th century font, were taken to All Saints church.
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The medieval tower is finely detailed, with some elaborate masons' marks. Also known as banker marks, these identified the
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During one restoration of the spire, a barber shaved clients on the top platform of the scaffolding, and a painter decorated a porcelain cup. On another occasion a local wine merchant entertained the editor of the Worcester Chronicle with a bottle of port at the top.
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The stone vault has thirty-two carved bosses. These show biblical scenes, the apostles, and other figures, including St George slaying the dragon.
The vault was paid for by Robert Sutton, a dyer. He is thought to have been the pilgrim to Compostela whose burial, with boots, staff and cockle shell, was excavated in the Cathedral in 1986.
Above the vault is a substantial timber bell-frame, with just one bell, probably made in the 16th century.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1751.
Location. 52° 11.466′ N, 2° 13.361′ W. Marker is in Worcester, England, in Worcestershire. It is on Deansway, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 4, 2024
2. St Andrew's Church Tower
Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Dr John Wall (1708-1776) / South Quay (within shouting distance of this marker); St Alban's Church (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); South Parade (about 180 meters away); Elgar Brothers, 10 High Street (about 180 meters away); North Parade (about 240 meters away); History of Lido Park & St Peter's Fields (approx. 9.6 kilometers away); Welcome to the historic town of Droitwich Spa (approx. 9.8 kilometers away); Droitwich Turnpike Trust (approx. 10 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Worcester.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 358 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 6, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
