Return to Menu page A six metre tall soldier containing 5.000 poppies on the tower at Belton Church to mark the end of World War I 100 years. All saints Church in Belton with Browston has created a six metre tall soldier on the side of the tower to mark the centenary of the Armistice in November 1918. Reverent Rosie Bunn, rector of All Saints said: “we only began the poppy tribute 2 months ago, I was away on holiday for my son’s wedding and read an article about tributes for the Centenary and thought we could do that”. “Its […]
A history of Belton Church
Return to Menu page The present state of the church owes a great deal too major restoration work carried out in the 19th century. During this work the tower was rebuilt and a 6 CWT bell installed. Up to that time the tower was a heap of rubble. Further repairs were carried out in 1972. Before the tower was rebuilt the bell was housed in a small cot above the porch. Until 1880 the church had a thatched roof which had fallen into disrepair. Major fundraising gathered in £436. 0.0. So allowing the roof to be replaced. Around this […]
Who cares – Belton church 28/29 July 2014
Return to Menu page Belton Church held a Who cares event on the 28 & 29th July 2014 in aid of local groups. The Belton & District Historical Society had a small stand at the event in aid of local communities’ with the Chairman there on the first day and the Secretary the next.