ST MARY'S CHURCH, FAIRFORD
St Mary's Church is a Church of England church in Fairford, Gloucestershire. It is notable for its complete set of 28 medieval stained glass windows, one of the best-preserved in England. Part of the tower dates from the early 15th century. The church was rebuilt at the end of the 15th century by John Tame (c.1430–1500), a wealthy local wool merchant. It is a Grade 1 listed building in the Perpendicular style.
The fittings of the church are of the most beautiful and costly character. The chancel is furnished with fourteen elaborate misereres, and a rood-screen, and lateral parcloses of exquisite design and in remarkable preservation. The whole floor is paved in chequers of blue and white marble; and the roof of every part is excellently carved wood, with good corbels both for the principal and secondary rafters.[3] The north aisle is the manorial chapel of the Tames and of their successors as lords of the manor of Fairford.
