A lovely Georgian town church in classical style standing amidst manicured lawns. The church was built by Francis Smith, a Warwick architect who took inspiration from Wren`s church of St Martin - in - the - Fields, London. The earlier Medieval church was completely renovated, save only the west tower, which is a lovely example of perpendicular gothic style. The subdued exterior does not prepare you for the light and delicate interior, with its pastel walls and painted ceiling. There is a central nave and aisles, the latter surmounted by raised galleries supported on huge rounded columns. The ground floor is filled with row upon row of box pews, above which hang gilded chandeliers. The most remarkable aspect of the interior is the rich colouring, so much at odds with most older medieval churches we can visit today, where the medieval painting has largely worn away. By contrast, All Saints is colourful, but in a gentle way, with soft gold, lilac and cream colouring. All Saints church in Gainsborough is a pleasing church, with a spacious interior and lovely furnishings.
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THE INSIDE OF THIS LOVELY CHURCH.
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There can be no question about this being a beautiful structure! Like you said, the architecture is gentle and also to me dignified. Some churches almost go overboard. Not this one. I like the stained glass and the arches for some of the doorways and windows. They mixed the arches and more box like doors in this one. Nice. Very nice. The furnishings are also exquisite as you pointed out. Overall a very nice place. Loved it!!!
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