Thursday, July 24, 2025

‘Blessed are the Peacemakers’ on display in January 2023


By January 2023 John Washington’s painting ‘Blessed are the Peacemakers’ was in place at East Budleigh’s All Saints' Church, where the founder of Salem’s family had worshipped. 

Pictured here inspecting the painting are Simon Jupp, former MP for East Devon, and the artist. 

Also on the wall is a list of vicars of All Saints’ Church, including Richard Conant, Roger’s nephew, who was appointed in 1672.

If you are interested in the history of early America, and Roger Conant as a peacemaker in troubled times you can join the Devon Peacemaker Festival Facebook group at 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/700424602802079

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