Invincible Service

for 1 hour
Happisburgh: St Mary the Virgin
Church Street Happisburgh Norfolk, NR12 OPW, United Kingdom

Invincible Service: The annual service is on Saturday, 15th March at 11.00am, led by Rev'd Coryn. The service starts in church, where standards may be presented, followed by a short service around the memorial stone laid by the PCC. The HMS Invincible Society visit from Beccles to attend, and we offer refreshments afterwards.

On 16th March 1801 HMS Invincible was wrecked off Happisburgh when on her way to join a fleet with Admiral Lord Nelson at Copenhagen. The day following, the Ship sank with the loss of some four hundred lives. One hundred and nineteen members of the Ship's Company lie buried here. "And the sea gave up the dead that were in it". Revelation 20:13 The memorial stone in the churchyard was given jointly by the Parochial Church Council and the officers of the Ship's Company of the HMS Invincible, 1998.

Happisburgh: St Mary the Virgin

Happisburgh Church - here for everyone  - now open daily!

A warm welcome awaits you at Happisburgh church, whether you are living locally or on holiday here, and is open daily,

The parish of Happisburgh is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults.

We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer, PSO.

The Diocese of Norwich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

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Coryn Stanforth

The Rectory, The Hill, Happisburgh.

NR12 0PW
Coryn Stanforth, Rector
07436 992347
Paul Betts, Churchwarden
07519 082000
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Invincible Service

for 1 hour
Happisburgh: St Mary the Virgin
Church Street Happisburgh Norfolk, NR12 OPW, United Kingdom

Invincible Service: The annual service is on Saturday, 15th March at 11.00am, led by Rev'd Coryn. The service starts in church, where standards may be presented, followed by a short service around the memorial stone laid by the PCC. The HMS Invincible Society visit from Beccles to attend, and we offer refreshments afterwards.

On 16th March 1801 HMS Invincible was wrecked off Happisburgh when on her way to join a fleet with Admiral Lord Nelson at Copenhagen. The day following, the Ship sank with the loss of some four hundred lives. One hundred and nineteen members of the Ship's Company lie buried here. "And the sea gave up the dead that were in it". Revelation 20:13 The memorial stone in the churchyard was given jointly by the Parochial Church Council and the officers of the Ship's Company of the HMS Invincible, 1998.