St James The Apostle's Church, Bonsall
History
The church dates from the 13th century. In time it was filled with galleries and the chancel and tower were cut off from the rest of the church by screens of lath and plaster. This was all stripped out during a restoration between 1862 and 1863 by Ewan Christian which cost £1,550 (equivalent to £187,330 in 2023). The contractors were Francis and Fox of Cromford. It re-opened on 4 August 1863. A few weeks later it was reported that a new Oak communion table had been provided by Captain Prince, The Study, Bonsall, a stained glass window depicting the Apostles Peter and Paul by Edmundson and Son of Manchester had been given by the Revd. Robert Bickerstaff, Rector of Killead, Antrim, a pair of Glastonbury chairs from Revd. G. Bagot, and carved panels for the pulpit given by Mr. Clay.
Parish status
The church is in a joint parish with
- All Saints' Church, Alderwasley
- All Saints' Church, Bradbourne
- All Saints’ Church, Ballidon
- St James’ Church, Brassington
- St Margaret's Church, Carsington
- All Saints’ Church, Elton
- St James’ Church, Idridgehay
- Holy Trinity Church, Kirk Ireton
- Holy Trinity Church, Middleton-by-Wirksworth
- St Mary's Church, Wirksworth
Organ
The organ was installed by Fred Jardine of Manchester in 1867. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.
Bells
The church tower contains a ring of 6 bells with the tenor dating from 1731, and the 3rd dating from 1656.
See also
References
- ^ Historic England. "Parish Church of St James (1263911)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
- ^ "St James Apostle, Bonsall". A Church Near You. The Church of England. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
- ^ Pevsner, Nikolaus; Williamson, Elizabeth (1979). The Buildings of England. Derbyshire. Penguin Books Limited. p. 101. ISBN 0140710086.
- ^ UK Retail Price Index inflation figures are based on data from Clark, Gregory (2017). "The Annual RPI and Average Earnings for Britain, 1209 to Present (New Series)". MeasuringWorth. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ "Re-opening of Bonsall Church". Derby Mercury. England. 12 August 1863. Retrieved 22 January 2017 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Bonsall". Derby Mercury. England. 30 September 1863. Retrieved 22 January 2017 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Opening of a new organ at Bonsall". Derby Mercury. England. 31 July 1867. Retrieved 22 January 2017 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "NPOR [N00340]". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
- ^ "Bonsall, Derbys St James Ap". Dove's Guide for Church Bell Ringers. Dovemaster. 22 April 2010. Retrieved 21 January 2017.