St Peter's Church, Belper facts for kids
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St Peter’s Church, Belper
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| 53°01′30.7″N 1°28′44.2″W / 53.025194°N 1.478944°W | |
| Location | Belper, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Peter |
| Consecrated | 6 September 1824 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | Matthew Habershon |
| Completed | 1824 |
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| Parish | Belper |
| Deanery | Dove and Derwent |
| Archdeaconry | Derbyshire Peak and Dales |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
| Province | Province of Canterbury |
St Peter's Church, Belper is a historic church located in Belper, Derbyshire, England. It is part of the Church of England and is officially recognized as a Grade II listed building. This means it's an important historical site that needs to be preserved.
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History of St Peter's Church
This church was designed by a skilled architect named Matthew Habershon. His plans for the church were even shown at the Royal Academy of Arts in 1824. The church was officially opened and made sacred (called "consecrated") on September 6, 1824. This special ceremony was led by the Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, Rt. Revd. Henry Ryder.
Church Parish Status
St Peter's Church is part of a larger church area, known as a joint parish. This means it works closely with other churches in the area. The churches in this joint parish include:
- St Swithun's Church, Belper
- St Mark's Church, Openwoodgate, Belper
Memorials Inside the Church
Inside St Peter's Church, you can find special memorials. These are like tributes to remember important people. One notable memorial is for George Brettle, created in 1835 by the famous sculptor Sir Richard Westmacott.
The Church Organ
The church has a large musical instrument called an organ. The very first organ in St Peter's Church was quite old, dating back to around 1754. It was moved here from an older chapel called St John.
Later, in 1853, a brand new organ was installed by William Holt of Bradford. This new organ cost 300 guineas, which was a lot of money back then! It was first played on December 22, 1853.
Over the years, the organ has been updated. In 1873, it was rebuilt by Radcliffe & Sagar, making it bigger with three keyboards and pedals. J.H. Adkins of Derby worked on it again in 1902, making some changes to its sound. More work was done by Edmund Stow in 1978/79. You can find detailed information about the current organ on the National Pipe Organ Register website.
Past Organists of St Peter's
Many talented musicians have played the organ at St Peter's Church over the years. Here are some of them:
- Isaac Hanson (around 1860)
- W. A. Shaw (until 1871, then moved to Salem Chapel, Belper)
- Thomas Barker Mellor (1871 - 1877)
- Walter Wardle Windle F.C.O. (1882 - 1930, previously organist of Brimington)
- Reginald G. Harvey (from 1930 onwards)
Church Bells
The tower of St Peter's Church holds eight large bells. All of these bells were made in 1925 by a company called John Taylor of Loughborough, which is famous for making church bells.
The Church Clock
A new clock was put into the church tower in 1864. This clock was made by John Moore & Sons, a well-known company for making clocks.
See also
- Listed buildings in Belper
