The Church
Recently reopened after major restoration work, though the present building dates largely from the 18th and 19th centuries it retains an extremely fine Norman doorway and chancel arch, while the chancel itself is 13th century; though heavily rebuilt, the screen and the old font are Jacobean.
Parish Records
Historic records of St James and St Bartholomew, Waterfall have been deposited at Staffordshire Record Office, where they are available for consultation by the public. These include the parish registers of baptisms 1602-1931, marriages 1602-2000 and burials 1602-1992.
A catalogue of these records is available in "Gateway to the Past" (http://www.archives.staffordshire.gov.uk) - the online catalogue of the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Archive Service. The Archive Service's website (http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/archives) provides further information on planning a visit to the office to consult records, should you wish to do so.