I walked here once and met an elderly gentlemen of the age of 93, he told me as a child he saw a family wedding where they had candles leading to the entrance from the surrounding woodland, must have been great, I often walk near this ruin.... great video.
Hi Richard, by chance found your video on my mobile. I enjoyed your vodeos at Goring and Stopham Church which i know ad i live in Midhurst and love discovering the area.. Now fascinating about your viseo on Bedham. Must go to thos church Pamela Fitz Gerald, from South Co Dublin
I first saw this church from the road whilst travelling in my car. I just caught a glimpse through the trees, but couldn't stop. I never got around to visiting it, so thank you Richard.
What amazingly beautiful place. Talk about communing w/ nature. Sometimes I feel closer to God in nature. Open air church in the middle of all the trees!❤ I could still see people being married here. Some couple's argue about a church wedding or an outdoor wedding - I say why not the best of both worlds.
Thanks, Richjard, for telling us the history of this interesting little place. In Anglican mythology (I'm CofE myself) a dedication to St Michael and All Angels can have some very odd implications - often it suggests that the building is on a former pagan worship site which has been taken over or, particularly if the church had a previous title and was rededicated to St Michael, that at some point it had been violated, possibly through witchcraft. Presumably, in this case, the former is the more likely?
PS - would you believe there's a paranormal investigation site with a trip to Bedham Church? I've just noticed it. Although it may support my theory, I won't waste my time on it! Your film's more believable.
I walked here once and met an elderly gentlemen of the age of 93, he told me as a child he saw a family wedding where they had candles leading to the entrance from the surrounding woodland, must have been great, I often walk near this ruin.... great video.
Thanks so much for sharing that memory.
Hi Richard, by chance found your video on my mobile. I enjoyed your vodeos at Goring and Stopham Church which i know ad i live in Midhurst and love discovering the area.. Now fascinating about your viseo on Bedham. Must go to thos church
Pamela Fitz Gerald, from South Co Dublin
I first saw this church from the road whilst travelling in my car. I just caught a glimpse through the trees, but couldn't stop. I never got around to visiting it, so thank you Richard.
What amazingly beautiful place. Talk about communing w/ nature. Sometimes I feel closer to God in nature. Open air church in the middle of all the trees!❤ I could still see people being married here. Some couple's argue about a church wedding or an outdoor wedding - I say why not the best of both worlds.
Really interesting
Nice history
Thanks, Richjard, for telling us the history of this interesting little place. In Anglican mythology (I'm CofE myself) a dedication to St Michael and All Angels can have some very odd implications - often it suggests that the building is on a former pagan worship site which has been taken over or, particularly if the church had a previous title and was rededicated to St Michael, that at some point it had been violated, possibly through witchcraft. Presumably, in this case, the former is the more likely?
PS - would you believe there's a paranormal investigation site with a trip to Bedham Church? I've just noticed it. Although it may support my theory, I won't waste my time on it! Your film's more believable.
Always interesting subjects....I was surprised to hear you say it was used in 1959. I wonder if it had a roof.
Oh yes, it had a roof.
leon van der merwe
the sublime background music really complemented this program. please put me out of my misery and somebody provide details.
Interesting film. Is the church easy to find, can you pass on any directions ?
Sorry for the late reply. Yes it is easy to find, but I would need a map to locate it.
We found it! A beautiful place, if not a little spooky at night. Tho we captured some lovely long exposures pics.
@@awhitbourn love to see those pictures
@@lon3don instagram.com/p/-ost-zrRLZ/ there's a few on there, can't believe that was 5 years ago, I'm often in the area tho, I love it
Mite as well be walking in the sun 🌞