All Saints' Church, Daresbury, Grade II* listed church in Daresbury, England.
All Saints' Church in Daresbury is a red sandstone church in Cheshire, England, with a five-bay nave, side aisles, and a crenellated west tower. The tower is topped with a fish-shaped weather vane, and inside the building there is a side chapel with decorative stained glass windows.
The church began as a chapel linked to Norton Priory in the 12th century, with the stone tower added in the 1500s. A partial rebuilding in the 19th century gave the structure some Gothic Revival features, while keeping much of its medieval form.
The Daniell Chapel contains stained glass windows showing scenes from Alice in Wonderland, placed there to honour Lewis Carroll, who spent his childhood in Daresbury. Visitors can see the characters from the story depicted in the glass, making the chapel a living tribute to the author.
The church is generally open during the day at no charge, and the nearby Lewis Carroll Centre is worth visiting at the same time. Those who want to explore the churchyard and surroundings should allow extra time, as the grounds are fairly spread out.
Lewis Carroll, born Charles Dodgson, was baptised in this church and grew up in the old rectory next door, where his father served as vicar. This direct family connection is what led to the Alice in Wonderland windows being placed here rather than anywhere else.
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