The Handprints of Time

St Marys Church Stelling has seen many changes in recent weeks - especially inside the church.

One of these changes is that the Handprint Tiles which were made by members of the community some 20 years ago are now on display.

Each of them has been gently washed and can be viewed on a table behind the font and to one side of the Font.

Interestingly, on one of the handprint tiles the impression of the individual's wedding ring can be seen very clearly.

Are you one of those people who can recall visiting the church and pressing your hand into the soft clay of a roof tile which was later fired and dried ? Perhaps you have a relative who has a handprint tile.

Take a walk up to the church, and have a look. Even if you are not connected by any way with the handprints, there is so much to see in the church. It has an ancient and unique history.