Parish Church Of St James

The Parish Church of St James is a remarkable church that was primarily rebuilt in the early 15th century and remains largely unchanged, apart from the tower, which was added about 60 years later, and the two porches that were constructed during the restoration by James Fowler from 1861 to 1869. During this restoration, Fowler removed the galleries, relaid the floor, and installed the current reredos. Inside, the chapel on the north side of the chancel features two wooden angels, the only remnants from the original roof, along with some restored medieval stalls. The vestry houses the Sudbury Hutch, which is adorned with carved medallions of Henry VII and his wife. The church is part of a group that includes Nos 6 to 36 (even) and The Bridge on Bridge Street, as well as The Rectory and Nos 6 to 12 (even) on Upgate, along with Nos 1, 5 to 9, and 15 to 29 (odd) on Upgate, and Nos 43 to 47 (odd), 82, and 84 on Westgate, plus Nos 13 and 15 on Chequergate.