Compliments of:  John  Mellors, UK
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The old vicarage was pulled down 31 Jul 1856. Foundation of the new vicarage 
laid 12 Aug 1856. New Vicarage was finished 14 May 1857. 

NB: This old vicarage had been built in 1779 by the Revd William ODDIE
vicar of Orston.

19 Apr 1861 - this day the lath & plaster screen between the chancel & nave of 
Orston Church was removed.

17 Nov 1861 - this day the Bishop of Lincoln preached morning & evening in
the parish church of Orston in behalf of the Chancel Restoration fund. The
united offertories amounted to £42-16s-0

4 Sep 1864 - the font was used for the first time, since restoration, having been 
removed from the north side of the pillar nearest the west door & placed at west 
end of church on a base of stonework & Mintons Tiles.

6 Nov 1864 - the organ which stood formerly where font is now placed , was
reopened, having been turned a finger organ, 7 erected in the chancel. The
offertories in aid of the organ fund amounted to £15-0s-6d

1856 - the yew trees in Orston Churchyard were planted.