Church of St. Bartholomew, Ann Street — Attraction in England

I love this church and visited it often when I lived in Brighton some years ago. Last Christmas I stayed with my son and his family, and as Christmas is not Christmas without a service, I chose St Bartholomew's.

The church looked magnificent, was sympathetically decorated , and the singing was wonderful, but I had to leave early because of the incense , which I had the full benefit of sitting near the front. The warden in charge of the offensive substance was swinging it with such enthusiasm as to cause a white out, hiding alter and those officiating from view. Really O.T.T. I suffer from asthma, and could feel my throat and lungs constricting, so I left with my son, before I had a full blown attack. I sing in a small village choir and attend Christmas service on a smaller scale, but still with all the atmosphere of love and hope.Such a pity that my Brighton Christmas service was spoilt by overdoing the incense. I DID NOT SEE ANY WARNING for visitors about...

Although I had been inside this church for many a lunchtime service during my working life, I did not expect to see a mere handful of people on Sunday morning as one might expect on a weekday lunchtime service.

The priests were very distant within the confines of the high altar and the worship, although devout, would have really been non-existent but for the handful of singers up in the choir gallery. The sermon was very inaudible.

Although socially pleasing after the service, I fear there is no point in continuing to flog a dead horse in this case. That's hard but, as far as I could make out, true. The Wagnerian era died...

Unique Victorian church decorated in a Byzantine style. It is the tallest parish church in England, worth going inside to experience the awesome space that keeps on rising to an impossibly high roof. The church also houses some interesting art work and elaborate decoration. Helpful volunteers are usually on duty to enhance your experience of this place. Regular High Church of England...