Gift Shop
In St.Andrew's Church, we offer for sale a small range of goods linking George Herbert and Bemerton, with the proceeds going towards the upkeep of St. Andrew's church. The cards were originally intended as mementos for visitors to the church, but they make charming gifts and are now available for purchase through this website. Please note that, although the CD and books are obtainable elsewhere, the cards can only be obtained from us.
CD
CD - 'George Herbert: Hymns New and Old'
A fine recording of all 18 hymns in the 'Another Music' hymn book, together will the well-known hymn tunes 'King of Glory, King of Peace' (Gwalchmai), 'The God of Love my Shepherd Is' (University) and 'Let All the World' (Luckington). The music is beautifully sung by the Salisbury-based Sarum Voices directed by Benjamin Lamb and accompanied on the organ by Cathy Lamb. For more details, see our CD webpage.
Books
Hymn Book - 'Another Music'
A collection of 18 poems from George Herbert's 'The Temple' carefully compiled to reflect aspects of the church year, and set to music composed specially for this hymnbook by contemporary musicians including Alec Roth, Barry Ferguson, David Halls, Howard Moody and Simon Lole. For those who love Herbert's poetry, this book of hymns will add much to their enjoyment. Includes commentaries on the poems by Canon Judy Rees.
'George Herbert in Bemerton'
The content of this book, specially printed for the George Herbert in Bemerton Group, is extracted from Ronald Blythe's 'Divine Landscapes' (Viking, 1986), in which the author and poet takes his readers on a tour of Britain's literary heritage and spiritual ancestry. Here he talks about his visit to Bemerton and reflects on the time Herbert spent there. Beautifully illustrated with prints and photographs from local collections. Foreword by Vikram Seth.
Cards
Notecard - 'The Flower'
The words of George Herbert's 'The Flower', unique illustrations by local artist Sandi Ferguson and a special musical setting of the poem by Alec Roth come together to form a really special notecard with plenty of space inside for your message. Size 8¼" x 5¾" (210mm x 148mm). Blank inside. Available in packs of 5,10 or 20, and included in the Notecard Pack and the Variety Pack.
Notecard - 'Snowy Bemerton'
If an English church in the snow is your image of the perfect Christmas, this card showing St Andrew's Church and George Herbert's Rectory in Winter could be just what you are looking for to send those special greetings. Size 7½" x 5" (190mm x 128mm). Blank inside. Available in packs of 5,10 or 20, and included in the Notecard Pack and the Variety Pack.
Hymn Card- 'George Herbert's Hymns'
A commemorative card with pictures of St Andrew's Bemerton on the outside, and having inside the words of six selected George Herbert hymns - 'Let all the world', 'Teach me, my God and King', 'King of glory, King of peace', 'The God of love my shepherd is', Come, my way, my truth, my life', and 'Praised be the God of love'. The ideal souvenir hymn sheet for a George Herbert service. Size 6" x 4" (150mm x 100mm). Available in packs of 10, and included in the Variety Pack.
Picture Card - 'Easter'
A larger card showing St. Andrew's Church dressed for the Easter celebrations. This picture of the chancel shows the East end window and the altar under which George Herbert is said to be buried. His memorial plate is just visible behind the lectern. Poem 'The Flower' on the reverse. Size 7¾" x 5¾" (200mm x 148mm). Included in the Postcard Pack and the Variety Pack.
Postcard - 'St. Andrew's Church'
A charming picture of George Herbert's little chapel viewed from the South East. The 'lepers squint' can be seen on the South wall. Size 6" x 4" (150mm x 100mm). Included in the Postcard Pack and the Variety Pack.
Postcard - 'Memorial Window'
A beautifully detailed picture of the window at the West end of the church, depicting George Herbert and his friend Nicholas Ferrar, publisher of the first edition of 'The Temple', and the arms of Herbert's kinsmen, the Earls of Pembroke. Size 6" x 4" (150mm x 100mm). Included in the Postcard Pack and the Variety Pack.
Postcard - 'George Herbert Window'
A close-up picture of the George Herbert memorial window showing the detail. He holds a viol to denote his skill as a musician, and Salisbury Cathedral is depicted in the background. Size 6" x 4" (150mm x 100mm). Included in the Postcard Pack and the Variety Pack.
Postcard - 'George Herbert Statue'
A detailed picture of the impressive statue of George Herbert which stands on the West front of Salisbury Cathedral. He holds a quill pen and parchment. Designed and carved by Jason Battle. Size 6" x 4" (150mm x 100mm). Included in the Postcard Pack and the Variety Pack.
Postcard - 'The Altar'
A colourful picture of the altar at the East end of St. Andrew's Church, with its beautifully embroidered frontal designed by Jane Lemon to illustrate Herbert's poem 'The Flower', and made by the Sarum Guild of Embroiderers. Size 6" x 4" (150mm x 100mm). Included in the Postcard Pack and the Variety Pack.