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THE ARTS SOCIETY RUNNYMEDE & CHURCH RECORDING

What Is Church Recording?
TASR volunteers from our Society are making record of the contents and interior features of churches to help preserve the rich artistic heritage to be found in many places of worship of all religions.  To date over 1,500 churches have been recorded in the UK in the 25 years since church recording began. Recorders have uncovered hidden treasures, identified the artists and craftsmen and produced valuable information for the churches and researchers.  

What Do Recorders Do?
Recorders join the team and work in pairs on different aspects of the church: stained glass, stonework, library, metal work, textiles, woodwork memorials, paintings and miscellaneous. The items are described in detail and their history is researched. There is a wealth of information available, including books and NADFAS experts, to support the team.  One of each pair writes up each item and the record is sent to the team complier by email.  It is essential to be able to use a computer. The work is organised and co-ordinated by the team leader.

What Happens to The Record?
All the material is compiled into a book which is carefully checked and then copies or CDs are sent to a variety of places e.g. the Church itself, NADFAS House, V & A Art Library, Church Authority and the County Record Office.  In the case of The All Saints Chapel (below) the Late Queen holds one copy and the Chapel also holds a copy.

THE ROYAL CHAPEL OF ALL SAINTS

WINDSOR GREAT PARK

Our Society was honoured to be asked to undertake a Church Recording Project at The Royal Chapel of All Saints which is a Church Peculiar, meaning it belongs to the Monarch and not the Church Commissioners.  Our Late Queen Elizabeth II worshiped at the Chapel regularly when in residence at Windsor Castle. It is also the venue for Princess Beatrice's wedding in July 2020.

Our Church Recording Team presented the Church Record to Her Majesty in February 2017.  A copy resides in Windsor Castle and at the Chapel itself.

Read information on The Royal Chapel of All Saints Chapel here.

If you would like to help in a future project please contact the society here.  No previous experience needed. 

THE ARTS SOCIETY RUNNYMEDE & CHURCH RECORDING

What Is Church Recording?
TASR volunteers from our Society are making record of the contents and interior features of churches to help preserve the rich artistic heritage to be found in many places of worship of all religions.  To date over 1,500 churches have been recorded in the UK in the 25 years since church recording began. Recorders have uncovered hidden treasures, identified the artists and craftsmen and produced valuable information for the churches and researchers.  

What Do Recorders Do?
Recorders join the team and work in pairs on different aspects of the church: stained glass, stonework, library, metal work, textiles, woodwork memorials, paintings and miscellaneous. The items are described in detail and their history is researched. There is a wealth of information available, including books and NADFAS experts, to support the team.  One of each pair writes up each item and the record is sent to the team complier by email.  It is essential to be able to use a computer. The work is organised and co-ordinated by the team leader.

What Happens to The Record?
All the material is compiled into a book which is carefully checked and then copies or CDs are sent to a variety of places e.g. the Church itself, NADFAS House, V & A Art Library, Church Authority and the County Record Office.  In the case of The All Saints Chapel (below) the Late Queen holds one copy and the Chapel also holds a copy.

THE ROYAL CHAPEL OF ALL SAINTS

WINDSOR GREAT PARK

Our Society was honoured to be asked to undertake a Church Recording Project at The Royal Chapel of All Saints which is a Church Peculiar, meaning it belongs to the Monarch and not the Church Commissioners.  Our Late Queen Elizabeth II worshiped at the Chapel regularly when in residence at Windsor Castle. It is also the venue for Princess Beatrice's wedding in July 2020.

Our Church Recording Team presented the Church Record to Her Majesty in February 2017.  A copy resides in Windsor Castle and at the Chapel itself.

Read information on The Royal Chapel of All Saints Chapel here.

If you would like to help in a future project please contact the society here.  No previous experience needed.