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Darren D Brown and Tammy Baker were married at St Peters, 31st May 1997. It was one of the last weddings in the church and was officiated by Rev Jim Wolstenholme.
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The Community Dig
ST PETER’s and THE OLD BLACK LION This is a collation of a series of blog posts forming the DIG DIARY for a community archaeology project at the Old Black Lion site adjacent St Peter’s churchyard took place between 15-22 … Continue reading
Our Bell Boards
There is a ong tradition of bell ringing at St Peters. Prior to 1734 we only had four bells but in that year those bells were re-cast an d four new ones added. This work was undertaken by Abraham Rudhall … Continue reading
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Robert Austin, Dyer and Cleaner, Black Lion Hill
Graham Bandy’s great great grandfather was Robert Austin. Here in 1884 Robert Austin and his Dyers and Cleaners business appears in the Blue Book directory. Close to St Peter and the Old Black Lion. Two members of the Austin family … Continue reading
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Grose & Norman, Weston Street, Northampton
Grose & Norman and Co. Engineers, Reliance Works in Weston Street (now St. Peter’s Way) re-hung St. Peter’s church bells in May 1893. William George Norman, the partner in ”Grose & Norman’ was born in 1862. He died aged 61 … Continue reading
St Peter’s Bells
Some information regarding our bells. The bells are numbered 1-8 1 being the the lightest and highest note. “The Treble”8 being the heaviest and lowest note. “The Tenor” Tower Details: Number of bells 8 Bell Weights and Casting Information Bell … Continue reading
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Percy Dickins and Winifred Fitzhugh, 1926
Percy Dickins and Winifred Fitzhugh wedding at St Peter’s 1926 Extreme left is George Egan.
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Heritage is more than stones!
We treasure buildings like St Peters as they are part of our heritage, but there is another aspect to heritage, they are the stories of the people over the years and generations. We would like to hear your stories of … Continue reading
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