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John Gill West 1877

St Peter John Gill West 1877

One of the many interesting gravestones in St. Peter's churchyard.

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Published: 29 February 2020

Nave Aisle Memorials

In the main aisle of the Nave of St Peter's Church are five memorial ledger stones:

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In Memory of Thomas Parke and his wife Mary:
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Edmond Marcon, Grace Marcon, Edmond Marcon, John Marcon
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Robert Osborne and Christian his wife:
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William Aggas, Rector of both Forncetts and of Hempnall:
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Thomas Jack, Rector of Forncett:
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Published: 11 December 2008

Chancel - Cookson Memorial

In Memory of Anna Cookson 1804

William. Cookson, born 1754 - died 24 Feb 1820

Admitted: ST JOHN'S March 26 1772 Of Cumberland.
2nd son of of William, mercer of Penrith. School Sedbergh Matric. Michs. 1772; Scholar; B.A. (5th Wrangler) 1776;
M.A. 1779 B.D. 1786 D.D. 1801 Fellow, 1776-89.
Preceptor to the sons of George III 1780.
Rector of St Peter and St Mary Forncett Norfolk, 1788-1804.
Canon of Windsor 1792-1820. Rector of Binfield Berks 1804-20.
Rector of West Ilsley 1808-20.
Married Dorothy, dau. of John Cowper Rector of Penrith Oct 17th 1788
His sister Anne was mother of the poet Wordsworth, and he himself was the father of  George (1812)
and Christopher (1808) Cookson.
(from: Oxford University Alumni, as posted on Rootschat)

see also the articles:  Dorothy Wordsworth  and  Dorothy Wordsworth

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Published: 22 February 2009

Chancel South Wall - Bell Window

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To the pious memory of Joseph Bell M.A., sometime Curate of this Parish and
fellow of Clare Hall, Cambridge. MDCCCLIV

Dedication - Joseph Bell
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Published: 22 February 2009

Chancel Wall South - Holme Window

In memory of James Wilson Holme

To Glorify God and lovingly to honour the memory of
James Wilson Holme M.A. F.S.A. of the family of Holme of Mayhull in the
County of Lancaster, born 1829, married 1859 Caroline Fynes Clinton, died 4 May 1892

Dedication - Joseph Wilson Holme

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Published: 22 February 2009

Chancel North Wall - Furness Window

Window-Furness

In Memory of Phoebe wife of John Furness
of this parish who died Jan 4 1866 aged 33 yrs
Also of Herbert Goldworth Furness
their youngest child who died May 8 1866 aged 12 months

Dedication - Phoebe and Herbert Furness

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Published: 22 February 2009

North Aisle, East End - Thorsby Window

In memory of Robert and Ann Thorsby

Memorial window. Saints Simeon and Anna.
In memory of Robert and Ann Thorsby, 1883.
The glass is by A.L.Moore of London and is described as typical commercial glass of the period. The window cost £50.

(information from: Rosemary Izat, The Church of St Peter and St Paul, 1998)

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Published: 09 December 2008

St Peter - the Holditch Organ

Holditch Organ

The Holdtich organ of circa 1850. Situated in the South Aisle.
Restored 2006 by Richard Bower.

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Published: 09 December 2008
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