The F1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton was barred from entering the Royal Box during the Wimbledon tennis final. The reason was that he was not wearing a jacket, tie and proper shoes. Hamilton had received an invitation to watch the men's singles final from the Royal Box. But, due to an "unfortunate misunderstanding regarding the...
This photograph depicts the Church before it was largely rebuilt in 1900 and was unearthed recently whilst having a look through some neglected storage Within the same cupboard was also found a booklet entitled "History of Christ Church Stone 1837-1900" by Rev. J. R. Line, M.A., Vicar...
This year marks the 800th anniversary year of the signing of the ‘Magna Carta.’ It was the barons who rebelled in May 1215 and an army was gathered to confront the King. They forced King John to grant the ‘Magna Carta’ (Great Charter). The charter of liberties placed the King under the law. It was...
It is often said that success breeds success. There is an element of truth to this in that we like to be part of something that is flourishing. Just think of your social life or sporting activity. At face value it looks lie this is the case in the Church of England. It has a...
A silent procession of the combined congregations of Stone Churches walked between St Michael's and Christ ChurchChurch to remember the ultimate sacrifice of Christ's death on the cross this Good Friday. [caption id="attachment_3008" align="aligncenter" width="785"] Walk of witness, Stone High Street[/caption] Prayers, hymns and readings were shared at both churches, and in the Market Square...