Monomad Challenge: St. Peter and St. Paul Parish Church (Lavenham, Suffolk)

Hey Hivers! If you ever find yourself in Lavenham, Suffolk, you’ve got to check out St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church. We visited last weekend. This place is a real gem, a proper 15th-century masterpiece that screams old-school Gothic vibes, with that fancy Late Perpendicular style. Back in the day, Lavenham was rolling in cash from the wool trade, and this church—built by the town’s big shots—shows it off. The 141-foot tower looms over the countryside, impossible to miss, and inside, you’ve got these gorgeous stained glass windows and an ancient rood screen that’s somehow still standing. It took a hit from a Puritan wrecker named William Dowsing, but it’s still a lively spot for worship and visitors. They even rebuilt parts after the Tudor win at Bosworth in 1485—talk about history! Plus, there’s a war memorial for local lads lost in World War I, tying the past to the present.

The kid the ancient nave.

Now that's a clever way to "disguise" a drain.

The beautiful altar.

Stain glass of the crucified Christ.

A tribute to the American airmen of the Second World War.

Another view of the nave, this time from the altar.