Church of St Thomas the Martyr

The Church of St Thomas the Martyr is a parish church with origins dating back to the late 12th century for the chancel. In the 15th to 16th centuries, the nave was largely rebuilt and extended to the west, during which a west tower was added, later restored in 1936. A south porch was constructed in 1621. Significant alterations occurred in 1826 when the south wall of the nave was rebuilt, the chancel arch was removed, and the walls were raised by Evans, with the work surveyed by W. Fisher. In 1846, the north chapel was removed, and a north aisle with its arcade was built, along with the rebuilding of the chancel arch, by architect J.P. Harrison. A vestry was added in 1898, designed by architect C.B. Hutchinson. Notable fittings include stained glass by O'Connor from 1866 and work by architects Butterfield and Street. The church is significant for its connections to the early history of the Oxford Movement, particularly through Canon Chamberlain, who served as Vicar from 1842 to 1892.