SHCT




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	Staffordshire Historic Churches Trust

For those who wish to encapsulate in their imagination all that is truly English the vision of an ancient church with tower or spire in rolling countryside usually springs to mind. The church is often right at the heart of the village, town and other urban development.

Within Staffordshire, a county so often associated with industry, there is a wealth of beauty. Cannock Chase, the Vale of the Trent, the moorland areas in the North of the County are but three of many areas of glorious countryside. Within




		St. John's Church, Wolverhampton

these areas, as well as in the industrial regions, are wonderful examples of Church Architecture - a phenomenon which is uniquely English. Staffordshire possesses many fine churches. These buildings are not only mysterious and beautiful, but reflect the history and architecture of many centuries.

The significance which historic churches has for people of all religions (and even for those with no religious beliefs) is something that is a constant source of surprise and difficult to explain. Ancient churches have a diverse attraction and meaning to different people.

The Staffordshire Historic Trust exists to foster interest in, and support the preservation of, historic religious buildings in Staffordshire. It does this by organising talks, lectures and presentations of interest to its members and others, arranging concerts and other social activities, participating in a national fundraising Cycle Ride and Walk and coordinating an open garden scheme in support of local churches and the objects of the Trust.

The Trust goes from strength to strength. The Trust is arranging several interesting events for 2010. Please come and enjoy one or more of our them and participate in our efforts to save an important part of our heritage for the future. The activities are intended to interest all the family. Visit this site in the future for further details. The annual Ride and Stride is an important event which publicises the activities of the Trust and raises funds for the Trust and participating churches. The 2009 Ride and Stride will take place on 11 September 2009.


	A short history of the Trust may be viewed by clicking here.

	This website provides some insight into the activities of the Trust. Please look at the pages relating to the Trust, the Trust's activities, the Annual Cycle Ride and Walk, and other activities and how you can become a member of the Trust. Members of the Trust are sometimes prepared to talk on aspects of Staffordshire's heritage in church architecture, details are to be found on the Talks page. You are invited to participate in all our activities and help preserve a magnificent part of our heritage. The Trust currently has vacancies for its Secretary, an Organiser for the Annual Cycle Ride, an editor for the periodical newsletter, the SHCT Supporter and someone to provide and maintain its website. If can assist with any of these roles please contact the Chairman, Mr David Ashton on 01785 664877.

	Included on the website are drawings of some of the attractive churches in and near Stafford with a brief description of some features of interest. Click here for those relating to churches in and near Stafford. For drawings of churches in and near Leek, click here.

	There is a national Historic Churches Preservation Trust. It's website can be accessed by clicking here.

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Last updated on 6 February 2010. This site is copyright, The Staffordshire Historic Churches Trust 2001-2010.