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The Church of St Lawrence (Eyam)Newest Review: ... this renovation of the 19th century some of the original parts of the Church dating from the 12th century were still thankfully retained. The people of Eyam are particularly proud of their Church and therefore its doors are kept open almost all of the time. I have visited here several times and I have never been when it has been closed. It is free to enter, but donations are of course always ... more |
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by micksheff - written on 28.11.07 (Very useful, 108 readings)
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The small Derbyshire village of Eyam is most famous for its association with the bubonic plague in the 17th century. The plague was brought here from London in 1666 via infected cloth and within just a few weeks over half of the population of Eyam had died. Many people are drawn here by this moving story and those that know the story well will know that that the Church of St Lawrence that stands in the centre of this pretty village is paramount in the story. When the plague struck in 1666 the Church had already been standing for almost five centuries. However in those days it was dedicated to St Helen and was not renamed until around 1900. The Church that we ...
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