Special guest as church marks milestone
The Archbishop of York joined the Rev Ian Houghton, of historic St Felix Church in Felixkirk, near Thirsk, yesterday, for celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of its restoration.
Dr John Sentamu preached at the end of a weekend of festivities to mark the occasion.
Work started in July 1858 to restore the church from its dilapidated state. Using a young architect, William Hey Dykes, it was extensively re-built over a period of 13 months at a cost of 1,600 before it re-opened on August 28, 1860. Other events during the weekend included an organ recital by Dr Simon Lindley, the organist of
Leeds Parish Church, on Friday evening, and a church
open day on Saturday with floral decorations and
guided tours.
Picture: James Hardisty.