The Church of St James the Great

in the Parish of Morpeth


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The view to the left shows the Nave from the Chancel, through the finely carved Rood Screen. Most Eucharists are nowadays celebrated from the Nave Altar, visible just beyond the Rood Screen, though the High Altar, from the steps of which this photograph was taken, is still used on special occasions, and for Blessings at wedding services.
The beautiful Minton tiled floor of the Chancel is shown right. The finest craftsmen were brought over from Italy to lay the floor. At the time of laying, the tiles were of a newly developed hard-wearing material. 
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The floor certainly shows little sign of its century and a half of regular use.
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