Heritage weekend at St Peter’s Church, Thornton

Whether you have links with Thornton or are a lover of local history, we invite you to our Heritage weekend, being held at St Peter’s Church in Thornton (LE67 1AA) on:

Saturday 13th September: 10am – 6pm and Sunday 14th September: 1 – 4.30pm. •

Explore our lovely Grade 1 listed historical church for yourselves and discover its wealth •

Visit our ‘Historic Thornton’ Exhibition with fascinating insights into the history of the village •

Examine old maps of Thornton (1794-1919). •

Chat with a local amateur historian •

NEW THIS YEAR! Cake Stall – home-baked cakes (Saturday) •

Part of national ‘heritage open days’ www.heritageopendays.org.uk •

Refreshments on sale • Free entry •

Organised by the ‘Friends of St Peter’s’

Unfortunately access to the church is by steps and there is currently no wheelchair access – (but we are working on it).

Friends of St Peter’s, Thornton – membership

The Friends of St Peter’s (FOSP) are a small group of villagers who fund raise for the repairs and refurbishment of the church and grounds. Part of all monies raised are through a number of village events and some by a small membership fee and donations.

If you would like to subscribe to this very worthy cause, then please read the information below and complete the subscription form attached.