Bradmore Church Remains, Bradmore, Notts.

Image: © David Hallam-Jones Taken: 20 Apr 2018

A passage linking Far Street (behind the photographer) with Main Street. Twelve houses, a number of barns, various stables and some workshops on Far Street and Main Street were all destroyed by a huge fire in 1701, all within a matter of hours. In addition, the church with its C13th tower and C14th spire also suffered badly, leaving only the tower and spire standing. Although the church was never rebuilt, a mission hall - adjoining the tower - was added in 1881 to allow for the provision of occasional services, and then later, as a men's institute and recreation hall. The spire was damaged by an earth tremor in 1957 and as a result, when it was repaired the opportunity was also taken to refurbish the tower room for future use.

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