Boldre - Church of St John the Baptist

Boldre The Church of St John the Baptist, originally Norman with a 13^th century tower which has a late 17^th century top stage. In the 20th century, the Church of St. John the Baptist, Boldre became associated with HMS Hood because Hood's final Admiral Lancelot Holland came from the area and was a regular worshiper at the church in the years before World War II. The Hood Association's held the former Annual Boldre Service. This is no longer an official Association gathering, but it still serves as the largest public service of remembrance for Hood. This takes place in mid-May - generally the week before the annual Hood Association reunion dinner and service of remembrance which is always the Saturday nearest to 24 May.