Somerset Group Cameley Wall Painting Lecture

Event details

Wednesday 9 April 2025, 2 – 4pm

Join us for an afternoon exploring the ancient structure and wall paintings of the church of St James, Cameley. 

Ruth McNeilage, wall paintings conservator, will show the incredible survivals from the C12 onwards and explain the repairs and consolidation that are needed.

Andrew Ziminski explains how to read a church and unveil his new book.

Bob Medland, will guide us around the church and its history.

There will be tea and cake.

How to get there

St James’ Church 
Cameley, Temple Cloud
Somerset, BS39 5AH

10 miles northeast of Wells, off A37 (1 mile west from Temple Cloud) and 6 miles northwest of Midsomer Norton. Please note there is no dedicated car parking. 
Nearest railway station: Keynsham (7.6 miles), Bristol Temple Meads (9.2 miles)

Accessibility

There are three deep steps down into the church. 

Please also be aware that there is a bee colony in the church.

Anything we can do to make this event more accessible for you? Please email membership@spab.org.uk.

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Photo credit: St James, Cameley Wall Paintings © McNeilage Conservation