Category: Church History
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Window and Cemetery Extension Dedication Visit
In 1899, 25 years after the Church had been rebuilt, the first of several upgrades presented to the Church by the Townsend Family was completed – the introduction of the first pair of stained glass windows. The Townsend family had also helped significantly when the church was built. This initiative coincided with the extension of… Read more
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Churchyard Rationalisation
The following article appeared in the Rugby Advertiser in April 1969. Read more
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Best Kept Churchyard Award
St Peter’s Churchyard was, and still is, kept to a standard the two villages will be proud of. Although there are many people who have given much time to make sure the standard is maintained, this report from the Coventry Evening Telegraph highlights the occasion when the churchyard was voted the best kept in the… Read more
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David Wauchope Window 1911
The Rugby Advertiser of 7th October 1911 reported on the unveiling and dedication of the Memorial Window for Rev David Wauchope Read more
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Glossary of Church Terms
A list prepared by Ted Pearson to assist with the various terms in the Church History Documents Acolyte (in Christianity) an officer who assists the priest. Advowson right of presentation (gift) of the benefice. (Church living) Aisle parallel with the nave a passage between rows of seats. Appropriated made over to or assigned to a… Read more
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Dedication of The Magnificat Window 1947
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Church Windows
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Church Overview Leaflet 1981
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The Church Organ
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Church Introduction Leaflet
This leaflet was the forerunner of the St Peters Illustrated History Document Read more