St Mary's Church, Handsworth, Sheffield

St Mary's Church in Handsworth, a district in the east of Sheffield, England, was founded in the 12th century. The Normans were very enthusiastic church builders and St Mary's Church was constructed in order to satisfy the growing need of the local community for a permanent priest. It has remained the focal point enhancement for over eight centuries.. (This church is not to be confused with St. Mary's Church, Handsworth in Birmingham UK). Not much of the Tudor Rectory remains today, but Handsworth Parish Registers, dating back as far as the reign of Queen Elizabeth I still exist.

St Mary's Church, Handsworth, Sheffield

St Mary's Church in Handsworth, a district in the east of Sheffield, England, was founded in the 12th century. The Normans were very enthusiastic church builders and St Mary's Church was constructed in order to satisfy the growing need of the local community for a permanent priest. It has remained the focal point enhancement for over eight centuries.. (This church is not to be confused with St. Mary's Church, Handsworth in Birmingham UK). Not much of the Tudor Rectory remains today, but Handsworth Parish Registers, dating back as far as the reign of Queen Elizabeth I still exist.