Church History
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​​St. Hilary Church is dedicated to St. Hilary of Poitiers, a 4th-century Bishop.
It has a 13th-century tower and spire that survived a major fire in 1853, which destroyed the rest of the original church. The current church, with its distinctive French spire and 1920s/30s paintings by the Newlyn School artists, is a Grade I listed building known for its art. The church also has significant ties to the Anglo-Catholic movement, partly due to the famous clergyman Fr. Bernard Walke, whose efforts and association with the Newlyn School influenced its artistic and cultural significance.
St Hilary Church is well worth a visit for many reasons including the architecture, its history and obviously its religious significance.
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Below is a copy of a flyer produced locally to give one a taste of the many interesting facets which the church and area has to offer.
For more details either leave a comment on the site or call Jenny Dunstan on 01736 762601 or Lesley Michell on 01736 710229​​
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