Painted Church

Mildred Holland (let’s use her name) enacted a magnificent restoration of the ancient chancel roof of the church of St Mary the Virgin in nearby Huntingfield between 1859 and 1866. Mildred is referred to as The Lady on the Ladder, The Huntingfield Paintress and the Rector’s Wife and there is a suprising amount of speculation about her corsets and petticoats in the available information. Appreciation for Mildred’s management of her undergarments AND a paintbrush at the same time :) don’t forget your pound coin for the illuminations, extras for cards and pamphlets, plus the woodcarvings (swipe) are something else!