Looking Back: Times have changed in North Cornwall and Torridge

St Bridget’s Church, Bridgerule, restored in 1878 by Rev G H Southcombe at a cost of £1,200, had had much work done for its by the present vicar (Rev F H Kingdon). He has erected rood screens with parclose, screen in carved oak with painted panels of the Twelve Apostles, a Lady Chapel, baptistry and screen, a very beautiful reredos and tabernacle, when Bishop Robertson did not allow reservation on the High Altar. Altogether the people have given some £6,000. The peal of bells has been re-cast at a cost of £500 and they were reopened with thanksgiving on New Year’s Day, principals in the ceremony being the vicar and the head ringer (Mr Frank Gilbert).