St Catherine's, Ventnor is a

parish church A parish church (or parochial church) in Christianity is the church which acts as the religious centre of a parish. In many parts of the world, especially in rural areas, the parish church may play a significant role in community activities, ...

in the

Church of England The Church of England (C of E) is the established Christian church in England and the mother church of the international Anglican Communion. It traces its history to the Christian church recorded as existing in the Roman province of Britain ...

located in

Ventnor Ventnor () is a seaside resort and civil parish established in the Victorian era on the southeast coast of the Isle of Wight, England, from Newport. It is situated south of St Boniface Down, and built on steep slopes leading down to the sea. ...

Isle of Wight The Isle of Wight ( ) is a county in the English Channel, off the coast of Hampshire, from which it is separated by the Solent. It is the largest and second-most populous island of England. Referred to as 'The Island' by residents, the Isle of ...

History

The church dates from 1837 and was designed by the architect Robert Ebbels, at a cost of £4,655 funded by John Hambrough of Steephill Castle. The chancel was a later addition in 1849 and the south aisle in 1897. Windsor Dudley Cecil Hambrough of Steephill was the victim in the Ardlamont House Murder and was buried in the churchyard in 1893.

Parish Status

The church is within a group which includes: *

Old St Boniface Church, Bonchurch Old St Boniface Church, Bonchurch is a parish church in the Church of England located in Bonchurch, Isle of Wight. History The nave and chancel dates from the 11th century, with the bell cote dating from the 16th century as does the bell. The s ...

St Boniface Church, Bonchurch St Boniface Church, Bonchurch is a parish church in the Church of England located in Bonchurch, Isle of Wight. History The church dates from 1847 and 1848 by the architect Ferrey.''The Buildings of England, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight''. ...

Holy Trinity Church, Ventnor Holy Trinity Church, Ventnor is a parish church in the Church of England located in Ventnor, Isle of Wight. History The church dates from 1860 to 1862 and was designed by the architect Charles Edmund Giles. The first vicar was Revd. Arthur Lewi ...

*St Catherine's Church, Ventnor *Services every Sunday at 10:45 *Cafe Church 1st Sunday of every month *The Hub Coffee shop open mornings Monday to Saturday

Organ

The church has a pipe organ by

James Jepson Binns James Jepson Binns (c. 1855–11 March 1928) was a pipe organ builder based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. Organs Pipe organs at the following locations were either built or rebuilt by James Jepson Binns or his JJ Binns company. A number o ...

. A specification of the organ can be found on th
National Pipe Organ Register

List of musicians

*Michele Brock, John Holder, Roger Glover

References

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