St James' church was built in the 12th century although it likely lies on the site of a Saxon church. It sits in the rural village of Shere, an exceptionally …

Wongy

September 12, 2020

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Lovely little village, with cute tea rooms and small shops. Busier than usual currently (Autumn 2020) due to broken bridges bringing all local traffic through these roads.

Conor Davies

August 6, 2022

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Beautiful historic church. If you're in the area, make sure that you go inside and see the beautiful altar. The church is well looked after by the local community, and the cemetery around it is worth a visit too.

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Location: Shere, Guildford, Surrey, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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