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| The original parish church, dating from the 11th century, was some distance to the east of the current location, on the site now occupied by Bishop Creighton Academy. When the centre of Peterborough moved west, the church was relocated stone by stone.<ref name=history>{{cite web|url=http://peterborough-stjohns.org.uk/history/ |title=History |publisher=St John the Baptist Peterborough |accessdate=18 April 2016 }}</ref> Construction of the current church began in 1402<ref name=blb>{{ |
The original parish church, dating from the 11th century, was some distance to the east of the current location, on the site now occupied by Bishop Creighton Academy. When the centre of Peterborough moved west, the church was relocated stone by stone.<ref name=history>{{cite web|url=http://peterborough-stjohns.org.uk/history/ |title=History |publisher=St John the Baptist Peterborough |accessdate=18 April 2016 }}</ref> Construction of the current church began in 1402<ref name=blb>{{National Heritage List for England|num=1331524|desc=Parish church of St John the Baptist|grade=I}}</ref> and it was dedicated to St John the Baptist on 26 June 1407.<ref name=history/> | ||
| Two royal funerals took place at the nearby Cathedral during the 16th century, ] (1536) and ] (1587). They were both buried by the same ] of St John's, Robert Scarlett and the bells of St John's Church rang for both funerals.<ref name=history/> | Two royal funerals took place at the nearby Cathedral during the 16th century, ] (1536) and ] (1587). They were both buried by the same ] of St John's, Robert Scarlett and the bells of St John's Church rang for both funerals.<ref name=history/> | ||
| Following the ], in 1651 permission was granted by ] to demolish the church and use it as building materials, though the plan did not |
Following the ], in 1651 permission was granted by ] to demolish the church and use it as building materials, though the plan did not go ahead.<ref name=history/> | ||
| Restoration in 1819 'brutally swept away' old features and added clerestory and galleries. In 1882-3 ] provided new roofs, new clerestory, aisle parapets, and tracery. The galleries were removed, the east window unblocked and raised, floors lowered and a new pulpit added. This restoration work was for Revd Henry Syers and designed in 1880. The |
Restoration in 1819 'brutally swept away' old features and added clerestory and galleries. In 1882-3 ] provided new roofs, new clerestory, aisle parapets, and tracery. The galleries were removed, the east window unblocked and raised, floors lowered and a new pulpit added. This restoration work was for Revd Henry Syers and designed in 1880. The builder was John Thompson and the cost was £11,000.<ref>{{Cite book|title=John Loughborough Pearson|last=Anthony.|first=Quiney|date=1979-01-01|publisher=Yale Univ. Pr|isbn=0300022530|oclc=312921769}}</ref> | ||
| The church was refurnished in High Anglican manner in 1938 and incorporated a new rood and elaborately painted and gilded timber reredos with carved figures under heavily traceried canopies.<ref name= |
The church was refurnished in High Anglican manner in 1938 and incorporated a new rood and elaborately painted and gilded timber reredos with carved figures under heavily traceried canopies.<ref name=blb /> The figures were carved by ] while working at Bowman & Sons of Stamford.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Hughes |first=H |date=17 October 2022 |title=Mahomet Thomas Phillips Part 2 |url=https://reimagininglincs.blogs.lincoln.ac.uk/2022/10/17/mahomet-thomas-phillips-part-2/ |website=University of Lincoln}}</ref> | ||
| ]In 1968 a new stained-glass window, designed by ], was installed. It depicts notable people connected to Peterborough: ], vicar of the parish during the plague, between 1665 and 1667 (d.1676), Nurse ] (d. 1915), Captain Thomas Mellows (d. 1944, fighting in the ]), and ] (d. 1761). The window is dedicated to James Ruddle (1830-1898) and to his wife Edith. James Ruddle was a prominent local architect who worked extensively in the Peterborough area and was the son of |
]In 1968 a new stained-glass window, designed by ], was installed. It depicts notable people connected to Peterborough: ], vicar of the parish during the plague, between 1665 and 1667 (d.1676), Nurse ] (d. 1915), Captain Thomas Mellows (d. 1944, fighting in the ]), and ] (d. 1761). The window is dedicated to James Ruddle (1830-1898) and to his wife Edith. James Ruddle was a prominent local architect who worked extensively in the Peterborough area and was the son of local carpenter ]. | ||
| St John the Baptist received a Grade I heritage listing in 1952 as a prominent and "architecturally ambitious parish church... exemplifying Perpendicular town church design."<ref name=blb /> Its "very fine" south porch, 15th century font, 20th century screens, interesting monuments and tombs were also noted.<ref name=blb /> | St John the Baptist received a Grade I heritage listing in 1952 as a prominent and "architecturally ambitious parish church... exemplifying Perpendicular town church design."<ref name=blb /> Its "very fine" south porch, 15th century font, 20th century screens, interesting monuments and tombs were also noted.<ref name=blb /> | ||
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Church in Cambridgeshire, England
| St John the Baptist Church, Peterborough | |
|---|---|
| Peterborough Parish Church | |
 St John the Baptist Church from Church Street | |
| 52°34′22″N 0°14′38″W / 52.5727°N 0.2439°W / 52.5727; -0.2439 | |
| Location | Peterborough, Cambridgeshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Central |
| History | |
| Dedication | St John the Baptist |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Designated | 1952 |
| Administration | |
| Province | Diocese of Canterbury |
| Diocese | Diocese of Peterborough |
| Archdeaconry | Archdeaconry of Oakham |
| Deanery | Deanery of Peterborough |
| Parish | St John the Baptist, Peterborough |
| Clergy | |
| Vicar(s) | The Revd Canon Ian Black |
St John the Baptist Church is a Grade I listed Church of England parish church in the city of Peterborough, now Cambridgeshire, England.
Location
The present St John the Baptist Church is situated in Cathedral Square and is only a few minutes walk away from Peterborough Cathedral. This seemingly strange state of affairs is due to the fact that the cathedral was for the monks and the church for the townspeople. It is officially designated as Peterborough's parish church and, as such, its vicar bears the title of the Vicar of Peterborough. There are several other Anglican churches throughout the city.
History
The original parish church, dating from the 11th century, was some distance to the east of the current location, on the site now occupied by Bishop Creighton Academy. When the centre of Peterborough moved west, the church was relocated stone by stone. Construction of the current church began in 1402 and it was dedicated to St John the Baptist on 26 June 1407.
Two royal funerals took place at the nearby Cathedral during the 16th century, Katherine of Aragon (1536) and Mary, Queen of Scots (1587). They were both buried by the same sexton of St John's, Robert Scarlett and the bells of St John's Church rang for both funerals.
Following the English Civil War, in 1651 permission was granted by Parliament to demolish the church and use it as building materials, though the plan did not go ahead.
Restoration in 1819 'brutally swept away' old features and added clerestory and galleries. In 1882-3 John Loughborough Pearson provided new roofs, new clerestory, aisle parapets, and tracery. The galleries were removed, the east window unblocked and raised, floors lowered and a new pulpit added. This restoration work was for Revd Henry Syers and designed in 1880. The builder was John Thompson and the cost was £11,000.
The church was refurnished in High Anglican manner in 1938 and incorporated a new rood and elaborately painted and gilded timber reredos with carved figures under heavily traceried canopies. The figures were carved by Mahomet Thomas Phillips while working at Bowman & Sons of Stamford.
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In 1968 a new stained-glass window, designed by Brian Thomas, was installed. It depicts notable people connected to Peterborough: Symon Gunton, vicar of the parish during the plague, between 1665 and 1667 (d.1676), Nurse Edith Cavell (d. 1915), Captain Thomas Mellows (d. 1944, fighting in the French Resistance), and William Law (d. 1761). The window is dedicated to James Ruddle (1830-1898) and to his wife Edith. James Ruddle was a prominent local architect who worked extensively in the Peterborough area and was the son of local carpenter Francis Ruddle.
St John the Baptist received a Grade I heritage listing in 1952 as a prominent and "architecturally ambitious parish church... exemplifying Perpendicular town church design." Its "very fine" south porch, 15th century font, 20th century screens, interesting monuments and tombs were also noted.
References
- ^ "History". St John the Baptist Peterborough. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
- ^ Historic England. "Parish church of St John the Baptist (Grade I) (1331524)". National Heritage List for England.
- Anthony., Quiney (1 January 1979). John Loughborough Pearson. Yale Univ. Pr. ISBN 0300022530. OCLC 312921769.
- Hughes, H (17 October 2022). "Mahomet Thomas Phillips Part 2". University of Lincoln.