The wonderful St Martin’s Church, Low Marple, Cheshire is opening for two days for Heritage Open Days. It provides another chance for members to visit this jewel of a building.
Opens Friday 18 September 2020, 14.00-18.00 and Saturday 19 September 2020, 10.00-15.00
St.Martin’s Church, Brabyns Brow, Marple Bridge, Marple, Stockport SK6 5DT
Next to Marple Railway Station.
Covid-secure arrangements observed.
Saint Martin’s Church is unusual in being a blend of early and high Arts & Crafts design. It was originally built by John Dando Sedding and subsequently extended by Henry Wilson. The Lady Chapel is exceptional and it’s design seems to have been influenced by Edgar Wood’s style of art nouveau. Indeed, Edgar Wood painted a picture of its interior. The church contains art works by William Morris, Dante Gabrielle Rosetti, Sir Edward Burne-Jones, Ford Maddox Brown and Christopher Whall.
