St John the Baptist's Church, Timberhill, Norwich is a
Grade I listed
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parish church
A parish church (or parochial church) in Christianity is the church which acts as the religious centre of a parish. In many parts of the world, especially in rural areas, the parish church may play a significant role in community activities, ...
in the
Church of England
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in
Norwich
Norwich () is a cathedral city and district of Norfolk, England, of which it is the county town. Norwich is by the River Wensum, about north-east of London, north of Ipswich and east of Peterborough. As the seat of the See of Norwich, with ...
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History
The church is medieval dating from the 11th century. The tower collapsed in 1784 and was rebuilt in stone in 1877. The windows were replaced in the 1870s.
Organ
The church contains an organ which has been much modified during the 20th century. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.
References
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External links
Information about the Ber Street ward in Norwichfrom
British History Online
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(Francis Blomefield, 'City of Norwich, chapter 42: Berstreet ward', in ''An Essay Towards A Topographical History of the County of Norfolk: Volume 4, the History of the City and County of Norwich, Part II'' (London, 1806), pp. 120–145.)
St John the Baptist, Timberhillat the ''A Church Near You'' website (
Church of England
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John
John is a common English name and surname:
* John (given name)
* John (surname)
John may also refer to:
New Testament
Works
* Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John
* First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John
* Second ...
Grade I listed buildings in Norfolk
Anglo-Catholic church buildings in Norfolk
Norwich
Norwich () is a cathedral city and district of Norfolk, England, of which it is the county town. Norwich is by the River Wensum, about north-east of London, north of Ipswich and east of Peterborough. As the seat of the See of Norwich, with ...