St Martin-on-the-Hill is a parish church in

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in the

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History

The church was built between 1862 and 1863 to designs by the architect

George Frederick Bodley George Frederick Bodley (14 March 182721 October 1907) was an English Gothic Revival architect. He was a pupil of Sir George Gilbert Scott, and worked in partnership with Thomas Garner for much of his career. He was one of the founders of Watt ...

. It comprises a north tower, saddleback roof, nave with clerestory, aisle and chancel. The west end contains a rose window. Much of the decoration and stained glass was completed by Morris & Co., some of the earliest work completed by this firm. The ceiling decoration of the chancel is by William Morris and

Philip Webb Philip Speakman Webb (12 January 1831 – 17 April 1915) was a British architect and designer sometimes called the Father of Arts and Crafts Architecture. His use of vernacular architecture demonstrated his commitment to "the art of common ...

. The altar wall displays the ''Adoration of the Magi'' by

Edward Burne-Jones Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, 1st Baronet, (; 28 August, 183317 June, 1898) was a British painter and designer associated with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood which included Dante Gabriel Rossetti, John Millais, Ford Madox Brown and Holman Hun ...

. The reredos and rood-screen date from 1889, a later addition by George Frederick Bodley; the artist was

Charles Edgar Buckeridge Charles Edgar Buckeridge (1864 – 11 May 1898) was an English church decorative artist and the son of Charles Buckeridge, a Gothic Revival architect. Life and career Born in Headington, Oxford in 1864, the son of Annie and Charles Buckeridg ...

. The paintings on the Bodley organ case were done by

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. On 16 December 1914, the church was one of many buildings in Scarborough which were damaged during the German bombardment of the town. The raid took place just as the 8.00 a.m. communion service was commencing. Despite the noise and damage, Rev Charles Mackarness continued with the service. Later that day, the wedding of Richard Horsley and Winnifred Duphoit continued as planned. In June 1973 the church was

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as Grade I.

Pulpit

The pulpit has 10 painted panels by

Dante Gabriel Rossetti Gabriel Charles Dante Rossetti (12 May 1828 – 9 April 1882), generally known as Dante Gabriel Rossetti (), was an English poet, illustrator, painter, translator and member of the Rossetti family. He founded the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhoo ...

Ford Madox Brown Ford Madox Brown (16 April 1821 – 6 October 1893) was a British painter of moral and historical subjects, notable for his distinctively graphic and often William Hogarth, Hogarthian version of the Pre-Raphaelite style. Arguably, his mos ...

and

William Morris William Morris (24 March 1834 – 3 October 1896) was a British textile designer, poet, artist, novelist, architectural conservationist, printer, translator and socialist activist associated with the British Arts and Crafts Movement. He ...

Notable incumbents

*Robert Henning Parr: 1863–1888 * Charles Coleridge Mackarness: 1889–1917 *

Morris Maddocks Morris Henry St John Maddocks (28 April 1928 – 19 January 2008) was a bishop in the Church of England. He was a leading proponent of healing ministry and an assistant bishop in the Diocese of Chichester from 1987. He died on 19 January 200 ...

: 1961–1971 *

Christopher Armstrong Christopher John Armstrong (born 18 December 1947) is a priest in the Church of England, and former Dean of Blackburn. Early life Armstrong was born on 18 December 1947. He was educated at Dunstable Grammar School and the College of the Venera ...

: 1991–2001

Organ

An organ was installed in 1875 by the builders

Harrison and Harrison Harrison & Harrison Ltd is a British company that makes and restores pipe organs, based in Durham and established in Rochdale in 1861. It is well known for its work on instruments such as King's College, Cambridge, Westminster Abbey, and the R ...

. This was later transferred to Holy Trinity Church, Sunningdale, Berkshire. The organ was installed in 1890 by the notable London firm of

Henry Willis Henry Willis (27 April 1821 – 11 February 1901), also known as "Father" Willis, was an English organ player and builder, who is regarded as the foremost organ builder of the Victorian era. His company Henry Willis & Sons remains in busin ...

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

Organists

*Dr William Creser 1875 – 1880 *

Charles Hylton Stewart Charles Hylton Stewart (21 March 1884 – 14 November 1932) was an English cathedral organist, who served in Rochester Cathedral and St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. He also produced several compositions for organ, and a few for choir. Bac ...

1908 – 1914 *

Cyril Francis Musgrove Cyril (also Cyrillus or Cyryl) is a masculine given name. It is derived from the Greek name Κύριλλος (''Kýrillos''), meaning 'lordly, masterful', which in turn derives from Greek κυριος ('' kýrios'') 'lord'. There are various varia ...

1914 – 1915, 1918 – 1919 *A.Claude Keeton 1919 – 1939

References

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George Frederick Bodley church buildings