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St Michael's Church, Shirley
St Michael's Church, Shirley is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Shirley, Derbyshire. History The church dates from the 14th century. The north aisle was rebuilt in 1842 by Henry Isaac Stevens and the pews were placed. It re-opened on 5 April 1842 when all present were struck with the accuracy, simplicity and devotional effect of the singing by the parishioners of Shirley and Longford, who had been instructed for only a few months on the Wilhelm system, thereby proving its applicability to the improvement of congregational psalmody. The foundation stone for the new tower of the church was laid on 8 September 1860 by Francis Wright of Osmaston Manor The designs were by Henry Isaac Stevens of Derby and the contractor was J.W. Thompson of Exeter Street, Derby. On 27 January 1861, a number of the children in the church were overcome by fumes from the heating flue that passed under the floor. Fortunately, there were no fatalities. Parish status The chu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shirley, Derbyshire
Shirley is a small village and civil parish in Derbyshire, south-east of Ashbourne. The population of the civil parish as taken at the 2011 Census was 270. It is situated in the countryside on top of a small hill. History Shirley was mentioned in the Domesday book as belonging to Henry de FerrersHenry was given a large number of manors in Derbyshire including Doveridge, Linton, Brailsford and Cowley. and being worth forty shillings.''Domesday Book: A Complete Translation''. London: Penguin, 2003. p.746–7 In the nineteenth century St Michael's Church, Shirley was led by the Rev. Charles Francis Powys who had a number of literary children. Notable residents * John Cowper Powys, born in the town, "Derbyshire's most prolific author", according to Tom Bates * Theodore Francis Powys, born in the town, author * Gertrude Mary Powys, born in the town, painter * Littleton Charles Powys, author and headmaster of Sherborne School * Prof. Rev. Walter Waddington Shirley, historian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
St James' Church, Edlaston
St James’ Church, Edlaston is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Edlaston, Derbyshire. History The church dates from the 14th century. The nave was probably rebuilt in 1682 as this date is carved on a stone in the east wall outside. At the end of the 18th century the rector was Robert Greville. He and wife Dorothy had a son Robert Kaye Greville who was brought up in the village. He would be a leading botanist and abolitionist. In 1870 the gallery in the nave was removed, and oak benches installed in place of the wooden pews. The floor was paved throughout and the aisles and chancel laid with Minton encaustic tiles. Choir stalls were built and a new altar table and altar rails provided. This restoration was funded by the rector, Rt. Revd. Bishop Edmund Hobhouse and executed by the contractor Mr. Thorley of Ellastone. The church reopened on 28 October 1870. On 25 July 1900, the cornerstone was laid for a major restoration by the architect E. Arden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Listed Buildings In Shirley, Derbyshire
Shirley is a civil parish in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England. The parish contains 16 listed buildings that are recorded in the National Heritage List for England The National Heritage List for England (NHLE) is England's official database of protected heritage assets. It includes details of all English listed buildings, scheduled monuments, register of historic parks and gardens, protected shipwrecks, an .... Of these, two are listed at Grade II*, the middle of the three grades, and the others are at Grade II, the lowest grade. The parish contains the village of Shirley and the surrounding countryside. Most of the listed buildings are houses, cottages and associated structures, farmhouses and farm buildings. The other listed buildings include a church, a cross in the churchyard, a public house, and a former saw mill with an adjacent shed. __NOTOC__ Key Buildings References Citations Sources * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * {{DEFAULTSO ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grade II* Listed Buildings In Derbyshire Dales
There are over 20,000 Grade II* listed buildings in England. This page is a list of these buildings in the district of Derbyshire Dales in Derbyshire. List of buildings See also * Grade I listed buildings in Derbyshire * Grade II* listed buildings in Derbyshire ** Grade II* listed buildings in Amber Valley ** Grade II* listed buildings in Bolsover (district) ** Grade II* listed buildings in Chesterfield ** Grade II* listed buildings in Derby ** Grade II* listed buildings in Erewash ** Grade II* listed buildings in High Peak There are over 20,000 Grade II* listed buildings in England. This page is a list of these buildings in the district of High Peak in Derbyshire. List of buildings See also * Grade I listed buildings in Derbyshire * Grade II ... ** Grade II* listed buildings in North East Derbyshire ** Grade II* l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dove's Guide For Church Bell Ringers
''Dove's Guide for Church Bell Ringers'' (known to ringers as ''Dove's Guide'' or simply ''Dove'') is the standard reference to the rings of bells hung for English-style full circle ringing. The vast majority of these "towers" are in England and Wales but the guide includes towers from the rest of the British Isles as well as a few from around the world (including the United States, Australia, Canada, Africa and New Zealand). The latest edition is ''Dove’s Guide for Church Bell Ringers to the Rings of Bells of the World'' (11th Edition). History The guide was first published in 1950 by Ronald Hammerton Dove (1 June 1906 – 19 March 2001) under the title ''A Bellringer's Guide to the Church Bells of Britain and Ringing Peals of the World''. Previously the location of rings of bells was a matter only of local knowledge and hearsay. Dove produced eight editions of his guide between 1950 and 1994, managing to visit and ring at nearly all the ringable towers himself (a never- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Pipe Organ Register
The British Institute of Organ Studies (BIOS) is a British organisation and registered charity which aims to promote study and appreciation of all aspects of the pipe organ. Further, it acts as a lobbying body to raise awareness of organ issues with appropriate statutory bodies. Membership is open to all. Aims The aims of BIOS are * To promote objective, scholarly research into the history of the organ and its music in all its aspects, and, in particular, into the organ and its music in Britain. * To conserve the sources and materials for the history of the organ in Britain, and to make them accessible to scholars. * To work for the preservation and, where necessary, the faithful restoration of historic organs in Britain. * To encourage an exchange of scholarship with similar bodies and individuals abroad, and to promote, in Britain, a greater appreciation of historical overseas schools of organ-building. BIOS publishes a quarterly ''Reporter'' newsletter and magazine and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Holdich
George Maydwell Holdich (14 August 1816 – 30 July 1896) was a British organist and organ builder based in London. Early life Holdich was born on 14 August 1816, the third son of the Revd. Thomas Holdich (Vicar of St Mary the Virgin's Church, Maidwell) and his second wife Elizabeth Laura Maydwell. Col Sir Thomas Holdich, President of the Royal Geographical Society, was his nephew. He was educated at Uppingham School and Cambridge University, but left to obtain an apprenticeship to the organ builder James Chapman Bishop. Career Holdich set up his own business at 12 Greek Street, in the same building as Henry Bevington, and is speculated to have built his first organ in 1837. Alfred Hunter was apprenticed to him. During the 1840s and 1850s he mainly built organs for village churches, but later moved on to larger instruments. He moved to 4 Judd Place East (renamed 42 Euston Road in 1858) in 1854 and in 1866 to 24 Park Place West, Liverpool Road. He sold this business to Eusta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holy Trinity Church, Yeaveley ...
Holy Trinity Church, Yeaveley is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Yeaveley, Derbyshire. History The foundation stone was laid on 8 August 1839 by Revd. W. A. Shirley. and the church opened in 1840. It was built of red brick in Flemish bond with sone and moulded brick dressings. Parish status The church is in a joint parish with *All Saints' Church, Brailsford *St James' Church, Edlaston * St Martin's Church, Osmaston *St Michael's Church, Shirley See also * Listed buildings in Yeaveley References {{DEFAULTSORT:Yeaveley Yeaveley Yeaveley Yeaveley is a small village and civil parish near Rodsley and 4 miles south of Ashbourne in Derbyshire. The population of the civil parish (including Rodsley) as at the 2011 census was 396. The village has no school but does have a public house ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
St Martin's Church, Osmaston
St Martin's Church, Osmaston is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Osmaston, Derbyshire Dales. History The original church may have dated from 1606. The first stone of the new church was laid on 8 June 1843. and it was designed by Henry Isaac Stevens of Derby. It consists of a nave, aisles, chancel, west tower, south porch and vestry. The external stone for the walls is limestone from land owned by Henry FitzHerbert, 3rd Baronet of Tissington, and other stone from the quarries at Stanton near Ashbourne was used for the windows, doors, buttresses, and moulded and ornamental portions. The builder was William Evans of Ellastone, Ashbourne. The £9,000 () cost of rebuilding plus the attached school-rooms was funded by Francis Wright of Lenton, Nottingham, and the church was consecrated by the Bishop of Lichfield, Rt. Revd. John Lonsdale on 23 June 1845. War memorial The churchyard contains a Grade II listed war memorial of 1921 by Walter Shirley, 11t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All Saints' Church, Brailsford
All Saints’ Church, Brailsford is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Brailsford, Derbyshire. History The church dates from the 12th century. It comprises a west tower, nave with south aisle, chancel and north vestry. It was restored between 1882 and 1883 when the galleries were removed. The walls and pillars of the church were scraped of plaster and whitewash. The stonework of the doors and windows was cleaned and restored by Mr. Walker of Ashbourne. The pews were removed and oak benches installed. The floor of the nave was relaid with oak blocks and the chancel was laid with Minton encaustic tiles. Parish status The church is in a joint parish with * St James' Church, Edlaston * St Martin's Church, Osmaston * St Michael's Church, Shirley * Holy Trinity Church, Yeaveley Memorials *Edward Cox (d. 1846) by Hall of Derby *Annie Mosse (d. 1868) by Hall of Derby *Mary Horsfall (d. 1862) by Hall of Derby *Thomas Cox (d. 1842) by Hall of Derby *John Boden ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Wales to its west and Scotland to its north. The Irish Sea lies northwest and the Celtic Sea to the southwest. It is separated from continental Europe by the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south. The country covers five-eighths of the island of Great Britain, which lies in the North Atlantic, and includes over 100 smaller islands, such as the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight. The area now called England was first inhabited by modern humans during the Upper Paleolithic period, but takes its name from the Angles, a Germanic tribe deriving its name from the Anglia peninsula, who settled during the 5th and 6th centuries. England became a unified state in the 10th century and has had a significant cultural and legal impact on the wider world since the Age of Discovery, which began during the 15th century. The English language, the Anglican Church, and Engli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francis Wright (industrialist)
Francis Wright Justice of the Peace, JP Deputy Lieutenant, DL (21 December 1806 – 24 February 1873), was a British industrialist and philanthropist. Early life Wright was born on 21 December 1806, at Lenton Hall, Nottingham, the son of John Wright and Elizabeth Beresford. The Wrights were a landed family, supposedly of Genoa, Genoese origin, first settling in East Anglia and then in Nottinghamshire and, later, Derbyshire. Their line can be traced back to John Wright (alias Camplyon) of Stowupland, who lived in the sixteenth century. The name Camplyon is thought to have been anglicised from the Italian Camplioni. Wright's great-grandfather, Ichabod Wright (1700-1777) had set up Wright's bank, in Long Row, Nottingham, which in 1918 became part of Lloyds Bank, Lloyds bank. As the second son, Wright was set to spend life as a banker; however, on the premature death of his elder brother John in Italy in 1828, his father altered his will, making Francis his primary heir. Butte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
