The Parish Church of St. Lawrence in Eyam, England, still stands today. It was led by its rector, the Rev. William Mompesson, during a pandemic in 1665-66.

List of plague victims at St Lawrence's Church, Eyam. Photo: WikiTree. Like Covid-19, the disease spread with startling rapidity.

Stone cottages on winding streets, a handsome 14th-century church, a village green complete with its ancient stocks. It’s a postcard-friendly place, ... for Eyam is the plague village.

As dozens died, the rector of Eyam church, William Mompesson, with the help of his predecessor Thomas Stanley, convinced parishioners the only way to fight it was to shut off the village completely.

Eyam, Derbyshire and coronavirus: The plague village that destroyed itself to save a nation in lockdown once again ...

The cakes have been on public display in Eyam Parish Church since 15 October. They were sold at an auction held in the village on Saturday, with the cake version of Eyam Hall making more than £400.

As dozens died, the rector of Eyam church, William Mompesson, with the help of his predecessor Thomas Stanley, convinced parishioners the only way to fight it was to shut off the village completely.