About All Saints Church

The Church Today

All Saints today is still very much as Bishop Ryle left it, but much has been done during our own century to maintain and beautify it. It was not until 1915 that a cross was placed on the reredos, as a memorial to Ethel Tate. In 1952 the tower was restored and two new bells were added. The south chapel screen was given in 1957 and this chapel was furnished as a Lady Chapel during the 1960's. Bringing this chapel to life and into use for its rightful purpose was probably the greatest 20th century improvement here. In 1977, to celebrate our present Queen's Silver Jubilee, the Royal Arms over the north door was made.

The task of maintaining an ancient and beautiful building such as this is expensive and never-ending. Much has already been spent in keeping this great church intact and there is always some restoration work needing to be done. Having once entered All Saints no visitor will fail to notice the pride and care lavished by its present-day custodians upon their ancient church.

All Saints has a grand exterior, and occupies a superb position at the heart of the village, dominating its surroundings. It is well worth while standing back and enjoying this fine building as whole in its setting.

All Saints Bells

Stradbroke possesses one of Suffolk's six rings of ten bells, representing a variety of dates and makers.