This week we are back at the church of St John the Baptiste at Danbury. Here are just a small selection from the many surviving medieval bench ends carvings from the church at Danbury. As can be seen the church of St John the Baptiste at Danbury boasts a wealth of intricately carved medieval bench ends depicting an array of designs, from biblical scenes to mythical creatures. These carvings which date back to the 13^th Century and offer a glimpse into the cultural and religious symbolism of the era. They include a number of recognizable animals like an Owl, Squirrel, lion, and a monkey, along with a number of mythical beasts including gryphons and dragons. They are frequently humorous in the intention and execution, clearly the medieval carvers had a laugh whilst creating them and were not shy in poking fun at the clergy. I would highly recommend a visit to the church of St John the Baptiste at Danbury for all history lovers, there is so much to see, it is a real gem.