Church Restoration, Bere Regis in 1875

Again a rather poor image, but one sufficiently unusual for inclusion. This view is from the nave and looking toward the chancel, and the workmen are obviously standing still for the photograph. Indoor photography was certainly a novelty at this time, although it seems that the south aisle roof is off at this time. Total expense of the work carried out on the church in 1875 amounted to 5,090 pounds. This picture was probably taken on the same day as the picture of the West Street Post Office.

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Courtesy of John Pitfield

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