Oldhouse Gorse

Wood, Forest in Sussex Horsham

England

Oldhouse Gorse

St Mary, Shipley: altar In many churches, the altar is the structure upon which the Eucharist is celebrated. It is usually centrally located in the sanctuary, and as such the focus of attention. It may have certain objects placed upon it such as a cross, candles or flowers. Many larger churches have a side altar, often used for smaller services such as Matins or by church affiliated groups such as the Mothers&#039; Union. — St Mary, Shipley: altar Credit: Basher Eyre

Oldhouse Gorse, located in Sussex, England, is a picturesque woodland area known for its dense growth of gorse bushes. This natural habitat, encompassing an area of around 100 acres, is situated within the larger expanse of the Sussex Weald, renowned for its diverse flora and fauna.

The gorse bushes, with their spiky evergreen foliage and vibrant yellow flowers, dominate the landscape of Oldhouse Gorse. This hardy shrub thrives in the acidic soil found in this region, providing a habitat for an array of wildlife. The dense thorny branches offer shelter and protection to numerous bird species, including the stonechat and linnet, which are commonly observed here.

Aside from gorse, the woodland of Oldhouse Gorse also features a variety of other tree species, such as oak, birch, and beech, creating a rich and diverse ecosystem. The forest floor is covered in a thick carpet of mosses, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the area's natural beauty.

Visitors to Oldhouse Gorse can enjoy a network of walking trails that wind through the woodland, offering an opportunity to explore and appreciate the natural surroundings. The peaceful atmosphere, punctuated by the occasional chirping of birds and rustle of leaves, provides a tranquil escape from the bustle of modern life.

Oldhouse Gorse is managed by a local conservation organization, ensuring that the delicate balance of the ecosystem is preserved. The site is open to the public year-round, offering nature enthusiasts and hikers the chance to appreciate the beauty and diversity of this unique woodland area in Sussex.

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St Mary, Shipley: altar In many churches, the altar is the structure upon which the Eucharist is celebrated. It is usually centrally located in the sanctuary, and as such the focus of attention. It may have certain objects placed upon it such as a cross, candles or flowers. Many larger churches have a side altar, often used for smaller services such as Matins or by church affiliated groups such as the Mothers&#039; Union.

St Mary, Shipley: altar

In many churches, the altar is the structure upon which the Eucharist is celebrated. It is usually centrally located in the sanctuary, and as such the focus of attention. It may have certain objects placed upon it such as a cross, candles or flowers. Many larger churches have a side altar, often used for smaller services such as Matins or by church affiliated groups such as the Mothers' Union.

St Mary, Shipley: memorial (1) For more details see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burrell_Baronets" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burrell_Baronets">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

St Mary, Shipley: memorial (1)

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St Mary, Shipley: Roll of Honour In the early days of World War One, the enthusiastic patriotism with which young men queued up to join the army gave rise to the concept of a roll of honour. During that period, most believed the war would be won swiftly and casualties would be small. However, as the war dragged on and the dead multiplied, more and more recruits were needed. The roll became less definitive: often men who had moved away for work enlisted elsewhere. They nevertheless remain a poignant symbol of initial optimism and enduring pride.

St Mary, Shipley: Roll of Honour

In the early days of World War One, the enthusiastic patriotism with which young men queued up to join the army gave rise to the concept of a roll of honour. During that period, most believed the war would be won swiftly and casualties would be small. However, as the war dragged on and the dead multiplied, more and more recruits were needed. The roll became less definitive: often men who had moved away for work enlisted elsewhere. They nevertheless remain a poignant symbol of initial optimism and enduring pride.

St Mary, Shipley: stained glass window (1) Intricate and colourful windows in churches and cathedrals greatly add to the ambience, although many early examples in England were smashed by the Puritans and replaced with plain glass. There was a huge revival in the 19th Century with many elaborate new stained glass windows created. The 20th century saw the development of new techniques, including Gemmail, which overlaps pieces of stained glass without using lead. New windows are still being commissioned today, while the oldest known ones are still in place within the Ancestors of Christ window on the south side of Canterbury Cathedral.

St Mary, Shipley: stained glass window (1)

Intricate and colourful windows in churches and cathedrals greatly add to the ambience, although many early examples in England were smashed by the Puritans and replaced with plain glass. There was a huge revival in the 19th Century with many elaborate new stained glass windows created. The 20th century saw the development of new techniques, including Gemmail, which overlaps pieces of stained glass without using lead. New windows are still being commissioned today, while the oldest known ones are still in place within the Ancestors of Christ window on the south side of Canterbury Cathedral.

St Mary, Shipley: font The font in a Christian church is that place where new members are inducted in a ceremony known as a christening. Fonts are often symbolically placed at or near the entrance. Typically, the font is between 90 and 130 centimetres tall and sculpted in stone- although wood and metal are sometimes used. During the ceremony, a priest traces the sign of the cross on the new member’s forehead. If an infant, several adults will be asked to be godparents. They will then pledge at the font to guide the child on their Christian journey.

St Mary, Shipley: font

The font in a Christian church is that place where new members are inducted in a ceremony known as a christening. Fonts are often symbolically placed at or near the entrance. Typically, the font is between 90 and 130 centimetres tall and sculpted in stone- although wood and metal are sometimes used. During the ceremony, a priest traces the sign of the cross on the new member’s forehead. If an infant, several adults will be asked to be godparents. They will then pledge at the font to guide the child on their Christian journey.

St Mary, Shipley: lectern In the Christian Church, the lectern is the stand on which the Bible rests and from which the lessons (Scripture passages) are read during the service. The lessons may be read or chanted by a priest, deacon, minister, or layperson, depending upon the liturgical traditions of the community. The lectern is normally set in front of the pews, so that the reader or speaker faces the congregation. They are usually made of wood or metal.

St Mary, Shipley: lectern

In the Christian Church, the lectern is the stand on which the Bible rests and from which the lessons (Scripture passages) are read during the service. The lessons may be read or chanted by a priest, deacon, minister, or layperson, depending upon the liturgical traditions of the community. The lectern is normally set in front of the pews, so that the reader or speaker faces the congregation. They are usually made of wood or metal.

St Mary, Shipley: The Bishop's Chair

St Mary, Shipley: The Bishop's Chair

St Mary, Shipley: stained glass window (2)

St Mary, Shipley: stained glass window (2)

St Mary, Shipley: Great War Memorial Many war memorials appeared in British towns and cities after the South African War of 1899-1902 (known popularly as the Boer War), but most were constructed after the First World War, known to contemporaries as the Great War (1914-19). These were updated after the Second World War (1939-45), usually by adding a plaque with the names of those killed in that conflict. Almost every town and village in Britain has a memorial erected after the Great War, the commonest types taking the form of a cross, an obelisk or a statue of a soldier. Some occupy a prominent public space; others stand in the local cemetery or can be found inside the local church. Memorials usually commemorate the inhabitants of a particular locality, the former pupils of a school, or the members of a military unit or branch of the armed forces. Other memorials, often bronze plaques placed indoors, commemorate the employees of a private company or public institution.

St Mary, Shipley: Great War Memorial

Many war memorials appeared in British towns and cities after the South African War of 1899-1902 (known popularly as the Boer War), but most were constructed after the First World War, known to contemporaries as the Great War (1914-19). These were updated after the Second World War (1939-45), usually by adding a plaque with the names of those killed in that conflict. Almost every town and village in Britain has a memorial erected after the Great War, the commonest types taking the form of a cross, an obelisk or a statue of a soldier. Some occupy a prominent public space; others stand in the local cemetery or can be found inside the local church. Memorials usually commemorate the inhabitants of a particular locality, the former pupils of a school, or the members of a military unit or branch of the armed forces. Other memorials, often bronze plaques placed indoors, commemorate the employees of a private company or public institution.

St Mary, Shipley: organ The organ was invented by Ctesibius of Alexandria, a third century BC engineer. Fragments from one early organ in Pompeii are now in the Museo Nazionale, Naples. The first definition is provided by St. Augustine: “apropryte to the Instrument that is made of many pypes: and blowe with belowes.&quot; In 757, Emperor Constantine Copronymus sent an organ as a gift to Pepin, King of the Franks. By 1474, S. Petronio, Bologna, had a full scale 50 note organ with 9 stops. The low pipes in the largest cathedral organs produced some of the lowest sounds ever created by man. Perhaps predictably, given its extraordinary capabilities, a somewhat persistent element in the history of the organ is various puritan&#039;s criticism of it. Writers from Cicero to Milton saw it as a temptation away from virtue and reason. Nevertheless they continued to grow in range, power and tone. By the 19th century there was a vast amount of music for the organ. And to play it on? As many as 200 stops and 10,647 pipes….

St Mary, Shipley: organ

The organ was invented by Ctesibius of Alexandria, a third century BC engineer. Fragments from one early organ in Pompeii are now in the Museo Nazionale, Naples. The first definition is provided by St. Augustine: “apropryte to the Instrument that is made of many pypes: and blowe with belowes." In 757, Emperor Constantine Copronymus sent an organ as a gift to Pepin, King of the Franks. By 1474, S. Petronio, Bologna, had a full scale 50 note organ with 9 stops. The low pipes in the largest cathedral organs produced some of the lowest sounds ever created by man. Perhaps predictably, given its extraordinary capabilities, a somewhat persistent element in the history of the organ is various puritan's criticism of it. Writers from Cicero to Milton saw it as a temptation away from virtue and reason. Nevertheless they continued to grow in range, power and tone. By the 19th century there was a vast amount of music for the organ. And to play it on? As many as 200 stops and 10,647 pipes….

St Mary, Shipley: tomb memorial

St Mary, Shipley: tomb memorial

St Mary, Shipley: stained glass window (3)

St Mary, Shipley: stained glass window (3)

St Mary, Shipley: mosaic

St Mary, Shipley: mosaic

St Mary, Shipley: pulpit A pulpit is a raised stand for preachers in a Christian church. It comes from the Latin &#039;pulpitum&#039; meaning platform or staging. It is raised well above the surrounding floor for audibility and visibility, accessed by steps, with sides coming to about waist height. Many have a canopy known as the &#039;abat-voix&#039;, a sounding board to project the preacher&#039;s voice to congregation.

St Mary, Shipley: pulpit

A pulpit is a raised stand for preachers in a Christian church. It comes from the Latin 'pulpitum' meaning platform or staging. It is raised well above the surrounding floor for audibility and visibility, accessed by steps, with sides coming to about waist height. Many have a canopy known as the 'abat-voix', a sounding board to project the preacher's voice to congregation.

St Mary, Shipley: choir stalls

St Mary, Shipley: choir stalls

St Mary, Shipley: memorial (2) For more details see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Charles_Burrell,_3rd_Baronet" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Charles_Burrell,_3rd_Baronet">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

St Mary, Shipley: memorial (2)

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St Mary, Shipley: incumbency board

St Mary, Shipley: incumbency board

St Mary, Shipley: stained glass window (4)

St Mary, Shipley: stained glass window (4)

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Oldhouse Gorse is located at Grid Ref: TQ1221 (Lat: 50.986354, Lng: -0.3976774)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Horsham

Police Authority: Sussex

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