Frodsham & Daresbury Church Tour

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Frodsham Town

A Quintessential English Village- historic buildings which dates from the 13th century. Rich in history and many of today’s buildings stand on the original plots of land laid out in the 13th and 14th centuries and acres of glorious countryside on the doorstep.

The picturesque town of Frodsham is situated in the shadow of Frodsham Hill in the County of Cheshire in the northwest of England. The River Weaver which flows into the Mersey Estuary and the Manchester Ship Canal passes through Frodsham.Frodsham, an ancient Anglo-Saxon settlement, is featured in the Domesday Book. In medieval times it was an important borough and port belonging to the earls of Chester

 

Daresbury Church(Home of Lewis Carroll window)

 

The Daniell Chapel contains one of the best-known features of All Saints’, the Lewis Carroll Memorial Window. To mark the centenary of his birth, Carroll enthusiasts from all over the world subscribed to a memorial fund, which resulted in a gift to All Saints’ of this striking and unusual stained glass window, dedicated in 1935.

The window was designed by the stained glass artist Geoffrey Webb and depicts a Nativity scene, at which both Carroll and Alice are present. Below the Nativity scene are 5 panels illustrated with characters and scenes from Alice in Wonderland including the White Rabbit, the Lizard, the Dodo, the Caterpillar, Fish-Footman, Mad Hatter, Dormouse, March Hare, Duchess, Gryphon, Mock Turtle, Knave and Queen of Hearts. The famous Cheshire Cat can be found in the centre of the fifth panel.

After exploring this amazing place of worship ,enjoy an afternoon tea at Daresbury.

 

Prices:

> Adult (16+) £33.00

> Senior (60+) £31.00

 

What's Included?

Executive Return Coach Travel and Admission to church.

 

Joining Points – Route Code B

07:30 – Weoley Castle

07:32 – Selly Oak

07:36 – Bournville

07:40 – Cotteridge

07:44 – Bunbury Road

07:50 – Northfield

07:56 – Longbridge

08:02 – Rubery Great Park

08:10 – Kitwell

08:12 – Woodgate Service Station

08:14 – Kent Road, Manor Vets

08:16 – Kent Road, Stag & Three Horseshoes

08:22 – Blackheath

08:30 – Halesowen

 

 

See 'Pick-up Points' above for map of exact pick-up locations and times.

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