The Church of St Owen is a

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church in Bromham,

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, England. It became a listed building on 13 July 1964. The church is a 17th-century building and stands in a parkland setting. There is an alabaster tomb and a triple

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in the chancel.

History

Pre-18th century

The north wall dates from the 13th century, while the tower dates from the 15th century.

18th century

In 1740, Lord Trevor donated a library collection to the church, which used to be upstairs.

19th century

The church's adjoining Dyve chapel was built in 1868. Some window restorations were also made in the same year.

20th century

In 1906, a fire badly damaged the church, though repairs were made. On 13 July 1964 the church became a Grade I listed building.

Architecture

The church has a

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, a north aisle, and

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on the north side. There are two-storey porches on both the north and south sides, as well as a west tower and stair turret.

Notable people

Paula Vennells Paula Anne Vennells (born 21 February 1959) is a British former businesswoman who was the chief executive officer (CEO) of Post Office Limited from 2012 to 2019. She is also an ordained Anglican priest who ceased her clerical duties in 2021. V ...

served as a non-stipendiary minister at the church from 2006 to 2021. She was also CEO of the Post Office from 2012 to 2019.https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2021/30-april/news/uk/cleric-who-ran-the-post-office-steps-back-from-ministry

References

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