The church of St Martha the Housewife was completed in 1956 and the dedication commemorates the service of women during the Second World War.
Broxtowe, Nottinghamshire
There is evidence of a medieval chapel at Broxtowe of an unknown dedication. Which was still in use in 1595. The building, extended in 1966, is in a simple functional style. In 1997 St Martha’s became the first turbine-powered church in Britain. Unfortunately the turbine on the tower never worked properly.
Bilborough, Nottinghamshire
Welcome to a hidden treasure with its medieval and Victorian architecture, unique wall paintings by war artist Evelyn Gibbs, the story of Thomas Helwys and the rich history of an area going back to Anglo Saxon times.
Aspley, Nottinghamshire
The foundation stone of the church was laid in November 1934 and the church consecrated on 15th February 1936.
Bilborough, Nottinghamshire
This modern brick church is the post war successor to St John’s, which was destroyed by enemy fire on 8th May 1941; the altar cross which was made into a processional cross for the new church.
