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Virtual Tour of the Church
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St. Michael and All Angels
Church, Great Witley, is located off the A443 Worcester -
Tenbury Wells road, about 10 miles north-west of Worcester.
As the parish church for the villages of Great Witley and Little Witley it is used regularly for services and concerts.
The church is open to visitors daily. |
photo ©
C. Prior
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almost fully restored, displays a splendour which is unique amongst country churches in
Britain, with exquisite gilded decorations throughout, numerous paintings
by Antonio Bellucci, ten painted glass windows depicting scenes
from the New Testament, highly decorative carving and a large monument
by Rysbrack. It also has a fine organ, its case being from the
instrument on which Handel played. Many musicians consider its
acoustics for music to be as fine as any building of its size outside London.
photos
© C. Prior
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| Witley Court, adjacent to the church, is in the care of English Heritage.
Formerly one of Europe's largest and richest Victorian palaces, it was abandoned in 1937
after a severe fire. Recent improvements to the house, gardens and fountains have
established it as a major tourist attraction in the area.
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Great Witley Church 
