The Church of St James

History

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The Church of St James stands at the heart of the picturesque Surrey village of Shere and is widely regarded as one of the county’s finest medieval parish churches.

Architecture

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Architecturally, the Church of St James at Shere is one of Surrey’s most impressive and complex medieval parish churches, combining Norman, Early English and later Gothic features within a remarkably picturesque village setting.

Legends & Folklore

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Memory & Community

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People of the Church

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Media

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Sources & Comments

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