All Saints Church, Ryde

I seem to be blipping lots of churches recently. I had to go over to Ryde to meet a loss adjuster as one of my client had a flat that caught fire, luckily the damage was minimal. Whilst I was parked I had a great view of this church and it looked so impressive against the blue sky I just had to take a photo.

A magnificent landmark church, sometimes referred to as the “cathedral” of the Island, overlooking the Solent, built to a decorated gothic design by Sir Gilbert Scott in the 1870s. Strong choral tradition, with dignified liturgy; occasional incense. A splendid “Father Willis” organ, and a ring of eight bells. Here the traditional faith of the Church of England is celebrated with confidence and joy.