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St Peter's Church, Snelston

St Peter's Church, Snelston is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Snelston, Derbyshire. History The church dates from the early 15th century. The main body of the church was rebuilt in 1825, and there were further major alterations in 1907 by Charles Hodgson Fowler paid for by Mrs. Henry Stanton. The nave was lengthened westwards by 10 feet (3.0 m) when a new western doorway surmounted by a niche holding the figure of St Peter was inserted. A larger arch was built at the entrance to the chancel, and a carved oak screen was provided. The chancel was re-floored with black and white marble and a new reredos of oak and alabaster was inserted. A new choir vestry was provided. The contractor was Messrs Bowman and Sons of Stamford. The decoration work was carried out by Mr. Ashforth of Lincoln, and Mr. Bridgeman of Lichfield. The opening service took place on 16 October 1907 attended by the Bishop of Southwell. The church was subjected to an unhappy dispute between the Squire and Parson which started in 1916. In 1915 the Revd. J.M. Trevor was inducted as an incumbent. Mrs. Stanton from Snelston Hall, the servants and tenants were regular attenders at the services, and Mrs. Stanton conducted the choir. On the last Sunday in 1916, the Rector returning from 3 weeks of illness, was notified by the organist that Mrs. Stanton did not want the psalms to be sung at Sunday evening service. He said he would leave the matter to the congregation, but as there was a good number present when the service started, he decided that the psalms would be sung. The next morning he received a letter from Mrs Stanton who was annoyed by his decision. She cut off the subscription of £10 towards the organist's salary. This culminated in the Stantons and Retinue no longer attending, and the families of the village stayed away too. In a further escalation, the male members of the choir, who were employees of the Squire, no longer attended, and the electric light, provided by the plant at Snelston Hall, was cut off. The Rector was denied access to keys kept at the Hall which gave access to the church clock and belfry, until a letter from the Bishop's lawyer arrived. Things were still unresolved when the new wardens were appointed in April 1921. Parish status The church is in a joint parish with St Mary and St Barlock's Church, Norbury Organ A pipe organ was built by Gray & Davison in 1877. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register. Bells The church tower contains 3 bells, One from 1635 by George Oldfield, another from 1755 by Thomas Hedderley, and the last of 1688 by George Oldfield. The bells were re-hung in 1907. See also Grade II* listed buildings in Derbyshire Dales Listed buildings in Snelston References
St John the Baptist's Church, Boylestone

St John the Baptist's Church, Boylestone is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Boylestone, Derbyshire. History The church dates from the early 14th century. It was restored by Henry Duesbury when a new tower was added and reopened on Whit Tuesday 1844. Parish status The church is in a joint parish with St Michael and All Angel's Church, Church Broughton All Saints' Church, Dalbury St Chad's Church, Longford Christ Church, Long Lane St Andrew's Church, Radbourne St Michael's Church, Sutton-on-the-Hill All Saints’ Church, Trusley See also Grade II* listed buildings in Derbyshire Dales Listed buildings in Boylestone References
Church of St Clare, Bradfield

The Church of St Clare, Bradfield is the Anglican parish church of Bradfield St Clare, in the district of West Suffolk, Suffolk. The original structure dates back to the 12th century, with modifications being made through the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries. The building was restored in 1874. It is a Grade II* listed building. The ejection of Paul Gosnold In November 1643 several parishioners - Robert Bragg, Laurence Hunt, Thomas Kinge, William Rose and Thomas Worton - complained about the rector Paul Gosnold. They drew a list of seven articles providing details of how Gosnold had preached in a scandalous way. They claimed he preached that those who took up arms against the king would find that these arms would rot. On another occasion he compared parliament to a company of owls trying to oust the Princely Eagle whose sight was much quicker. He refused to publish the ordnances, but however published a declaration by King Charles I. They claimed he was a drunkard and gave further account of how he had denounced the parliamentarians, showed no concern about ministers being summoned to Westminster for expressing such hostile views. Further he had then been absent from the parish having previously neglected his duties. These articles were submitted to the Committee for Plundered Ministers but then forwarded to the First Suffolk Committee for Scandalous Ministers who considered the matter on 20 March 1644 (new calendar). The Earl of Manchester issued a warrant for Gosnold's ejection two days later. Initially he was succeeded by his brother-in-law, John Blemel, an assistant master at Bury Grammar School. However this was not approved by the Suffolk Committee. Manchester received a further communication from the Suffolk County Committee, saying that Gosnold had now been absent for 6 months and requesting Samuel Crossman be appointed as his replacement, which was done. By August 1644 Gosnold was preaching before the Royalist parliament in Oxford. List of rectors The rectors of the church from 1578 to 1873. Richard Wadnowle (d. Jan. 1578) Richard Grandidge (d. Dec, 1619) Thomas Aldrich (d. Nov. 1640) Paul Gosnold, ejected March 1643 Samuel Crossman, instituted April 1644. Thomas Constable (late vicar of Lindsell, Essex), instituted July 1661. d. July 1672. Charles Pleys (d. June 1720) I. Young signs in 1755 and 1759. Robert Davers B.A. (also rector of Bradfield S. George) instituted 1815. T. Henry Elwin M.A., instituted 1824. William Airy M.A., instituted 1833. Stuteville Isaacson M.A., instituted 1836. George S. Faught, instituted 1867. Alexander Swiney, LL.M. (of Peterhouse, Cambridge), instituted 1873 References
St Martin's Church, Stoney Middleton

St Martin's Church is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Stoney Middleton, Derbyshire. History The church dates from the 15th century and was built by Joan Eyre to celebrate the safe return of her husband from the Battle of Agincourt. Following a serious fire in 1757, the main body of the church was rebuilt in 1759 in an octagonal form by James Paine. The church was restored in 1861 when the west gallery was removed, and a north vestry was added in 1880. Parish status The church is in a joint parish with All Saints' Church, Curbar St Giles' Church, Longstone The Good Shepherd Church, Wardlow Organ The church contains a pipe organ by Cousans Sons and Co dating from 1903. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register. See also Grade II* listed buildings in Derbyshire Dales Listed buildings in Stoney Middleton References
St Lawrence's Church, Eyam

St Lawrence’s Church, Eyam is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Eyam, Derbyshire. History The church is medieval with elements from the 13th and 15th centuries. It was partially rebuilt in 1619. The church was restored in 1868–70 by George Edmund Street with the work started by Malland and Son of Bamford at a cost of £1,337 (equivalent to £137,596 in 2025) for rebuilding the chancel and installing a new window. However, the work was much more involved than first estimated, as the chancel work uncovered the poor condition of the rest of the church and an additional £1,200 (equivalent to £123,497 in 2025) was needed. The contractor was changed to Dennett and Co of Nottingham, and the north aisle was rebuilt with five windows, and an additional aisle was added to the north side of the chancel. The galleries were removed, and the roof was re-leaded. The south aisle and porch were rebuilt between 1882 and 1883 by Walker of Sheffield with the contractor being Hibbert of Baslow. Parish status The church is in a joint parish with: St Anne’s Church, Baslow St Hugh’s Church, Foolow Organ The church contains a pipe organ by Brindley and Foster dating from 1879. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register. Notable rectors 1630 and 1660 Shorland Adams 1644: Thomas Stanley 1664: William Mompesson See also Grade II* listed buildings in Derbyshire Dales Listed buildings in Eyam References
St Luke's Church, Chiddingstone Causeway

St Luke is a Grade II* listed Church of England church in Chiddingstone Causeway, Kent. It was built in 1897–1898 to a design by John Francis Bentley in a loosely Decorated Gothic Revival style, replacing a tin tabernacle (erected circa 1873). According to Pevsner, the church was financed by the Hills family and John Singer Sargent recommended Bentley to him. It was the only Protestant church designed by Bentley. Since 2019 the church has been part of the High Weald Churches benefice of Penshurst, Chiddingstone, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone Causeway. The altar window is the work of Wilfrid de Glehn. References
St James the Great, Colchester

The Church of St James the Great is a Church of England parish church in Colchester, Essex. The church is a grade II* listed building. History The church was originally built from the 13th to 15th centuries. It was restored from 1870 to 1871 by Samuel Sanders Teulon. On 24 February 1950, the church was designated a grade II* listed building. Present day The Church of St James the Great is part of the Parish of St. James and St. Paul Colchester in the Archdeaconry of Colchester in the Diocese of Chelmsford. The parish stands in Traditional Catholic tradition of the Church of England. As it rejects the ordination of women, the parish receives alternative episcopal oversight from the Bishop of Richborough (currently Norman Banks). Notable people Robert Springett, later Bishop of Tewkesbury, served his curacy here Gallery References External links Parish website A Church Near You entry
St James' Church, Edlaston

St James’ Church, Edlaston is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Edlaston, Derbyshire. History The church dates from the 14th century. The nave was probably rebuilt in 1682 as this date is carved on a stone in the east wall outside. At the end of the 18th century, the rector was Robert Greville. He and wife Dorothy had a son Robert Kaye Greville who was brought up in the village. He would be a leading botanist and abolitionist. In 1870 the gallery in the nave was removed, and oak benches installed in place of the wooden pews. The floor was paved throughout and the aisles and chancel laid with Minton encaustic tiles. Choir stalls were built and a new altar table and altar rails provided. This restoration was funded by the rector, Rt. Revd. Bishop Edmund Hobhouse and executed by the contractor Mr. Thorley of Ellastone. The church reopened on 28 October 1870. On 25 July 1900, the cornerstone was laid for a major restoration by the architect E. Arden Minty, FRIBA, of 39 Victoria Street, Westminster the brother of the rector at the time, and the builder William Gould of Tutbury. In 1906, when the Rev. F. Arden Minty was walking to the altar, the floor suddenly gave way beneath him, but he managed to avoid falling into the hole. It was subsequently found that the arch of a large vault below the chancel had collapsed. Parish status The church is in a joint parish with All Saints' Church, Brailsford St Martin's Church, Osmaston St Michael's Church, Shirley Holy Trinity Church, Yeaveley References
St Mary's Church, Leigh

St Mary's Church is a parish church in Leigh, Kent. The current church was originally completed in the 13th century, although a church is believed to have stood on the same site for over a thousand years. It is a Grade II* listed building. Building It occupies the highest point of the village, overlooking the village green. History The present parish church was built in the 13th century, although a church is believed to have stood in a similar position for over a thousand years. The church was reconstructed in the 19th century by two architects, George Devey and Charles Baily, who had been employed by the Lay Rector (Lord de Lisle) and the Parish respectively, the two parties being responsible for different parts of the building. The two architects used different types of stone to reconstruct the building. See also Grade II* listed buildings in Sevenoaks District References
Hartford Hall, Northumberland

Hartford Hall near Bedlington in Northumberland is a building of historical significance and is listed on the English Heritage Register. It was built in 1807 by William Burdon, a philosopher and wealthy landowner and remained in the Burdon family for the next 130 years. It then became a rehabilitation hospital. Today it is a building divided into luxury apartments. Owners and residents William Burdon (1764-1818) who built Hartford Hall in 1807 was a wealthy landowner, author and philosopher. His father was George Burdon and his mother Hannah Wharton. He was educated at the University of Cambridge with the intention of becoming a clergyman. However in 1776 he declined to take holy orders and he moved to London. He inherited numerous estates from his uncle Richard Wharton in 1795 including the land in Bedlington. In 1798 he married Elizabeth Dickson (1774-1806) daughter of Lieutenant General John Dickson and the couple had five children. He spent most of his life writing scholarly books and was referred to as the philosopher of Hartford House. When he died in 1818 his eldest son William Wharton Burton inherited his estate. William Wharton Burton (1801-1870) was a member of Parliament and later developed the coalmines that he inherited. He did not marry so when he died his estate was inherited by his second cousin Augustus Edward de Butts who changed his name to Burdon. Augustus Edward Burdon (1851-1908) made extensive additions to the house. He was the son of Colonel Augustus de Butts and his mother was Hannah Inglefield daughter of Rear Admiral Samuel Hood Inglefield. He was destined for a career in the military and was educated at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst He did serve for a short time but left after he obtained his inheritance. He later joined the Northumberland Yeomanry Hussars and became a Major. In 1875 he married Alice Gertrude Vandeleur who was the daughter of Major Thomas Vandeleur of Limerick. The couple had a son and a daughter. When Augustus died in 1908 his son Major William Wharton Burdon inherited the Hall. Major William Wharton Burdon (1889-1964) was the last member of the Burdon family to own Hartford Hall. He took over the running of the Burdon estate when he came of age in 1910. He was educated at Eton College and the University of Cambridge and later became a Captain in the Northumberland Hussars. In 1912 he married Vida Williamson Straker who was the daughter of John Coppin Straker of Stagshaw House. The couple had one son. In 1924 the family moved out of the house and it was rented to wealthy tenants for some years. It was sold during the 1930s and in 1944 it was opened as a rehabilitation hospital. Today it is a building divided into luxury apartments. References
St Helen's Church, Darley Dale

St Helen's Church, Darley Dale is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Darley Dale, Derbyshire. History The church has elements of architecture from the Norman to the Perpendicular Gothic periods. It was restored and enlarged between 1854 and 1855 at a cost of £1,300 by Henry Isaac Stevens and was reopened on 24 April 1855. The church was restored again in 1908 by the architect Percy Heylyn Currey. Parish status The church is in a joint parish with: Mission Room, Over Hackney St Mary the Virgin's Church, South Darley St John the Baptist's Church, Winster Monuments Sir Joseph Whitworth (churchyard) Organ The church contains a pipe organ by Brindley and Foster. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register. See also Grade II* listed buildings in Derbyshire Dales Listed buildings in Darley Dale References
St Giles' Church, Matlock

St Giles' Church, Matlock is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Matlock, Derbyshire. History The church is medieval. The south porch was added in 1636. The south aisle was rebuilt in 1760, and the north aisle rebuilt in 1763 by Sir Richard Arkwright. Arkwright was initially buried at this church before his remains were removed to the family chapel (now St Mary's Church, Cromford) near the home he began for himself at Willersley Castle after the latter building's completion in 1797. The chancel dates from 1859 and was rebuilt to the designs of G.H. Stokes. It was re-opened by the Archdeacon of Derby on 23 December 1859. In 1871, substantial restoration works were undertaken. The last service was held on New Year's Day, 1871. The whole church, with the exception of the tower and chancel were pulled down and rebuilt by Benjamin Wilson of Derby. The church was reopened by the Rt. Revd. Bishop Hobhouse on 26 October 1871 The present south aisle and chapel were built in 1897-98 by Percy Heylyn Currey of Derby at a cost of £1,500. The church was re-opened on 19 May 1898. The chancel paneling was removed in 1969. Parish status The church is in a joint parish with St John the Baptist's Church, Dethick Christ Church, Holloway St John the Baptist's Chapel, Matlock Bath Organ The pipe organ was built by Brindley & Foster in 1873. It was rebuilt in 1898 by A. Kirkland, and in 1908 by J.H Adkins of Derby, and in 1996 by M.C. Thompson. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register. Bells The church tower contains a ring of 8 bells dating from 1904. They were cast by Mears and Stainbank. See also Grade II* listed buildings in Derbyshire Dales Listed buildings in Matlock Town References
Newton Hall (Newton-by-the-Sea)

Newton Hall (Newton-by-the-Sea) is an 18th-century country house at High Newton-by-the-Sea in Northumberland, England. It is listed at Grade II* on the National Heritage List for England. The house now operates as a hotel and wedding venue. Location Newton Hall stands on rising ground south of High Newton-by-the-Sea, overlooking the North Sea coastline. History Newton Hall was built in the late 18th century as a country house for physician Joseph Forster. The house is attributed to Newcastle architect William Newton (1730–1798). The house remained a private country residence into the 20th century before conversion to commercial hospitality use. Current use Newton Hall operates as a boutique hotel and wedding venue, hosting civil ceremonies and receptions on the estate. The property provides sole use celebrations with on-site accommodation. Architecture Historic England describes Newton Hall as a late-18th-century country house of pink sandstone ashlar with Scottish slate roof. The principal south front has two storeys above a basement and is five bays wide, with a central doorway approached by stone steps. The house is described as a Georgian villa with compact, symmetrical plan, with principal rooms arranged to take advantage of coastal views. Heritage designation Newton Hall is recorded as a Grade II* listed building (list entry 1041747) as maintained by Historic England, one of the statutory lists for protected buildings in the United Kingdom. The hall was added to the list in January 1953. The 'star' category places it in the upper section of Grade II listings, reserved for particularly important buildings of more than special interest. References External links Official website Historic England listing
St James the Apostle's Church, Bonsall

St James the Apostle's Church, Bonsall is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Bonsall, Derbyshire. History The church dates from the 13th century. In time it was filled with galleries and the chancel and tower were cut off from the rest of the church by screens of lath and plaster. This was all stripped out during a restoration between 1862 and 1863 by Ewan Christian which cost £1,550 (equivalent to £168,379 in 2025). The contractors were Francis and Fox of Cromford. It re-opened on 4 August 1863. A few weeks later it was reported that a new Oak communion table had been provided by Captain Prince, The Study, Bonsall, a stained glass window depicting the Apostles Peter and Paul by Edmundson and Son of Manchester had been given by the Revd. Robert Bickerstaff, Rector of Killead, Antrim, a pair of Glastonbury chairs from Revd. G. Bagot, and carved panels for the pulpit given by Mr. Clay. Parish status The church is in a joint parish with All Saints' Church, Alderwasley All Saints' Church, Bradbourne All Saints’ Church, Ballidon St James’ Church, Brassington St Margaret's Church, Carsington All Saints’ Church, Elton St James’ Church, Idridgehay Holy Trinity Church, Kirk Ireton Holy Trinity Church, Middleton-by-Wirksworth St Mary's Church, Wirksworth Organ The organ was installed by Fred Jardine of Manchester in 1867. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register. Bells The church tower contains a ring of 6 bells with the tenor dating from 1731, and the 3rd dating from 1656. See also Grade II* listed buildings in Derbyshire Dales Listed buildings in Bonsall, Derbyshire References