Bleddfa Centre

During the 1962-63 excavations (see Bleddfa History) the rector, Rev. John Tipping, heard that Bleddfa Church was on a provisional list for closure. James Roose Evans, who was then living at Bleddfa Rectory, launched a scheme to save the church, now called the Bleddfa Trust. The Trust incorporates the church, the old school, and Hall Barn where you can see the images of Tobit, his dog and angel. It was blessed by the then Archbishop of Wales, Rowan Willliams.

Their web site is here.

Old National School, now used as the Bleddfa Centre for the Arts
Old National School, now used as the Bleddfa Centre for the Arts
Hall Barn
Hall Barn
Tobit and the Angel
Tobit with his Dog and the Angel
Entrance to Church from Bleddfa Centre
Entrance to Church from Bleddfa Centre

The architect George Pace drew up plans to re-design the church interior to facilitate the use of the church not only for worship but also for retreats, workshops, concerts.

This historical information is taken from the booklet, The Church of St Mary Magdalene, written by Mary Oldham, copyright 2003, produced by C-4 Media Services. It is available in the church.



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