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An exceptional 12th century Norman church
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Living Stones at Iffley Church
What is Living Stones?
Living Stones is the heritage and educational arm of the parish church of St Mary the Virgin in the historic village of Iffley, Oxford. We involve local people, visitors and specialists in events and activities which celebrate our twelfth century church with its awe-inspiring architecture and carvings.
What do we do?
Living Stones runs an ongoing programme of community activities - from drawing days to music workshops - offering fascinating glimpses of the people who created our church 850 years ago and those who have worshipped here ever since. What's on and tickets here
Who is involved?
The church's lively congregation, the Friends of St Mary's, and individuals living in Iffley village and Oxford, encourage Living Stones and its activities. Our volunteers guide visitors around the church on summer weekend afternoons, support participants at our workshops and welcome visits from local schools. If you are interested, send a message (below)
Photo Gallery
Iffley Church is festooned with 12th-century beakhead carvings
The stones of Iffley were the focus of our activities in 2019. Alex Wenham ran a stone-carving workshop
Participants took Iffley's Norman carvings as their models
A 'Norman' arch was achieved with their 21st-century beakhead carvings
Alex Wenham carved a copy of this little bird.
The serpent played a part in a community production of a medieval Mystery Play of The Creation and Fall directed by David Wiles
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