All Hallows
Bardsey, Yorkshire
The core of the present church, one of the best surviving Anglo Saxon buildings in West Yorkshire, was built about 1200 years ago, and much remains of the tall narrow Saxon nave and tower.
Located on the outskirts of Leeds, Thorner is a village steeped in history, and our church has played a part in the community for many centuries.
The western tower looms over the street and it together with most of the western end of the church is styled in the fashion of the Perpendicular period, this style reached its peak during the 15th century and St Peter has its origins in that century.
Much was rebuilt in Victorian times by Mallinson and Healey, in this case in 1855. The church sits in a slightly elevated position above the street, entry through the lychgate affords pleasant views.
The south chapel houses wall tablets, and a raised carved stone slab with good script and heraldic coat memorial to John Savill of Coppley from around 1677. Also a memorial to John Philips who is said to have died in 1625 age 117 (which would make him the oldest person to have lived ever!). Furnishings include 19th century pews.
The attractive churchyard has won awards for promoting wildlife.