The Belassis Brass which has been away being restored and conserved has been returned to the Gilpin Transept in St Michael and All Angels church. It depicts the remarkable Marjorie Belassis, a friend of Rector Bernard Gilpin and member of the congregation.

Marjorie died aged 90 years, her husband having died when she was 32.  Lucky for her as she already had 12 children.  She lived in Morton House, which is situated on the small lane between the Chilton Hotel, Fencehouses and the Fence Houses War Memorial. The brass talks of her life’s dedication to hospitality and the relief of the poor.

Come and have a look at the brass in situ, and count her numerous children!