Category: St Peters Church
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New Reredos and Enlarged Altar 1930
During the evening service on Sunday the 16th February 1930 a new reredos, enlarged altar, and four altar cloths were dedicated by the Bishop of Coventry. The enlarged altar, panelled oak reredos, and two altar cloths were given by Miss J. W. Townsend, of King’s Newnham, in memory of her three sisters, Alice Worth Townsend,… Read more
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Church Centenary 1972
The Centenary of the work commencing on rebuilding the church in 1872 was celebrated 100 years later Read more
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Rev A Ward Appointment 1926
The Rugby Advertiser reported on the appointment of Rev Algernon Ward in 1926 Read more
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Addition of Two Extra Bells – 1937
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Church Concerts
The Rugby Advertiser reported on a church concert in 1938 Read more
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Rev E H Hooton Appointment 1939
The Rugby Advertiser report on the appointment of the Rev E H Hooton in 1939 Read more
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W H Trickett Departure in 1939
The Rugby Advertiser report on Rev W H Trickett’s departure in 1939 Read more
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Updates to Church Bells 1937
The new bells were dedicated at a service held in 1937 The Rugby Advertiser reported on the dedication of the new bells in July 1937 Read more
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Church Festivals and Village Events
For many centuries Church Festivals have been an important part of village life. Some are still as important as ever, whilst some are less prominent in the twenty-first century. Additionally there are a number of village events where there is a religious element. See here for details of village events not mentioned below. See the… Read more
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St Peters Flora
In the early 1980s the Church Lawford and Kings Newnham Women’s Institute conducted two surveys at St Peters, and produced detailed reports in both cases. These reports are now lodged at the Warwick Records Centre for visitors there to view. One survey was of the “old” memorials and memorial stones, both inside and outside the… Read more