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The Wandering Academic tells the stories of under-explored historic sites. Submissions welcome!
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[The Wandering Academic @TheWanderingAc1]

We recently replied to an email asking if we could recommend some charities which help to protect churches. We thought we'd share a few from our list for anyone interested. It's a difficult time for charities and every little bit of support goes a long way. #charityshoutout

[Music in Country Churches @MusicinCC]

We've an exciting line up for our summer concerts. Join us at #Bibury and #Dersingham to listen to Richard Watkins, @ECO and @APOLLO5 perform music by Finzi, Britten, Mozart, Vivaldi, and more. More details on programmes & tickets at https://t.co/7QOyFrzw2Z #summer #livemusic

[The Wandering Academic @TheWanderingAc1]

Some VERY exciting Pilgrimage Challenge news!!! Listen to Micah's podcast here:
https://t.co/qpxmh1KZsB 🥳🥳

[The Wandering Academic @TheWanderingAc1]

Exciting things are afoot at The Wandering Academic. We're pleased to launch our new podcast: The Pilgrim Podcast. @MicahMackay will discuss all things pilgrimage, including her reasons for taking on the #PilgrimageChallenge. The first episode is up! https://t.co/qpxmh1KZsB

[The Wandering Academic @TheWanderingAc1]

St Barnabas, Jericho

#churchphotography

@SBarnabasOxford

[The Wandering Academic @TheWanderingAc1]

A few reflections from @MicahMackay on her pilgrimage from Glastonbury to Wells! https://t.co/EG3zcYcwS2

[Martin Williamson @cobbybrook]

A fabulous little charity that packs a mighty punch in the fight against the insensitive conversion or demolition of historically-important churches. They truly are the Friends of Friendless Churches! ❤️

[Martin Williamson @cobbybrook]

Three days to go! Don’t miss out. All proceeds will be donated to ⁦@StNicolas800⁩ ❤️ https://t.co/d4Bv6IuoQW

[The Wandering Academic @TheWanderingAc1]

The 15th-century font at St Mary's, Cerne Abbas. The octagonal font has a modern base and a lovely 20th-century cover. The Queen Mother commented on the beauty of the font cover during a visit to the church! #FontsOnFriday

[Dr Danny Bate @DannyBate4]

it was my pleasure and privilege to spend the afternoon talking to @OliNivRainford as a guest on his wonderful podcast, @EtALoud!

in case you'd like to hear my thoughts on language teaching, modern Doctor Who and Jeremy Paxman, I'll let you know when it's released!

[The Wandering Academic @TheWanderingAc1]

Got to admire that #spire!

#countrychurches

[Music in Country Churches @MusicinCC]

The furthest North @MusicinCC has travelled is to St Helen's, Brant Broughton, #Lincolnshire. Described by Pevsner as having one of the most elegant spires in the county, this is a fine concert venue, with many architectural features to admire while listening to music.

[British Pilgrimage Trust @PilgrimTrust]

Why make pilgrimage? @MicahMackay is doing it for charity!

[The Wandering Academic @TheWanderingAc1]

Hambledon Hill, Dorset for #hillfortswednesday

[The Wandering Academic @TheWanderingAc1]

Go check out @MusicinCC's page and give them a follow. Their online concert featuring @TheApollo5 is coming up and tickets are on sale now! A great opportunity to support the #arts and the upkeep of some wonderful #countrychurches.

#supportheritage #supportthearts

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[Music in Country Churches @MusicinCC]

Over the past 31 years @MusicinCC has organised #concerts given by a stellar line up of musicians from the UK and abroad in over 55 country churches, raising more than £500K for the upkeep of their fabric. #livemusic #countrychurches

[Dr Danny Bate @DannyBate4]

I spent my morning looking at 14th-century paintings in a Benedictine monastery, so I'm calling today a success

[The Wandering Academic @TheWanderingAc1]

Our Tuesday #charityshoutout goes to the Devon Historic Churches Trust, who help to preserve and protect churches in Devon. You can check out their website here: https://t.co/l7ZUuL5PQj

[The Wandering Academic @TheWanderingAc1]

Saxon earth walls surrounding Wareham. These walls were constructed on three sides of the town to defend against Viking invaders.

[The Wandering Academic @TheWanderingAc1]

@DevonChurchLand @friendschurches We'll feature you on our next #charitytuesday shout out! We're also creating a page on our website dedicated to church and heritage charities, so we will list you on there!

[The Wandering Academic @TheWanderingAc1]

We recently replied to an email asking if we could recommend some charities which help to protect churches. We thought we'd share a few from our list for anyone interested. It's a difficult time for charities and every little bit of support goes a long way. #charityshoutout

[The Wandering Academic @TheWanderingAc1]

If you're interested in #music and #heritage, then please take a look at Music in Country Churches and perhaps give them a follow. Tickets for their online concert with @TheApollo5 are available now! #SupportTheArts #SupportHeritage

[Simon Eardley @simonjveardley]

What a lovely new organisation to follow! Beautiful #music and a country #church - few more perfect things! @MusicinCC

[The Wandering Academic @TheWanderingAc1]

@friendschurches Happy to help! ♥️

[The Wandering Academic @TheWanderingAc1]

We recently replied to an email asking if we could recommend some charities which help to protect churches. We thought we'd share a few from our list for anyone interested. It's a difficult time for charities and every little bit of support goes a long way. #charityshoutout