Whitwell on the Hill, History transcription

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Whitwell on the Hill, History transcription:

We are so lucky to have a church built and paid for by the resident of Whitwell Hall in 1858 - Lady Louisa Lechmere after her marriage to Sir Edmund Lechmere. Before this a chapel had been created in the Coach House for use by Whitwell residents.

The church was consecrated by the Archbishop of York in August 1860 and afterwards a grand reception was held for the tenants of the estate. The famous architect was G.E. Street.

The lectern - carved in the form of a Pelican, on whose outstretched wings, the Bible is placed. The bird is pecking at her breast to feed her young with her own blood - a reference to our Saviour who shed His blood for mankind.

The reredos below the east window - is an exquisite work of art Mansfield stone with carved arcades on either side; a Greek cross of dark red Langedoc marble; over this a crown of thorns of pink alabaster. Many other marbles are used: Galway Green, Devonshire Red, Rouge royal, and Derbyshire spars.

The East Window - the centre light represents the Crucifixion - the side lights; The Blessed Virgin Mary and the two Marys, the otherside ST John the Apostle, Joseph of Arimathea, and a Roman centurian.

The Pulpit - of Caen stone inlaid with richly coloured marbles

The Font - behind the front door Of Caen stone on a base of red Mansfield stone, supported by four Derbyshire marble coloumns.

The Bells six very rich toned - by Messrs. Warner of London.

Chancel windows - the north represents the Annunciation, the scene of the Nativity in the manger in Bethlehem. The south shows the Resurection and the Ascension.

The West window - the four figures of the Evangelists.

Monuments at the side of the east window left the Blessed Virgin Mary and St John on the right side.