Reference
P44/0/1
Title
Register of Services
Date free text
1878 - 1907
Production date
From: 1878 To: 1907
Scope and Content
Includes (among entries) references to institution of the Rev. James Armitage Bonser as Vicar on 16 Nov. 1877 and taking up duty on 13 Jan. 1878; formation of branch of Children's Scripture Union, June 1880; first funeral in churchyard conducted by a nonconformist, 22 Sept.1880; church under repair, August 1880; visit of Bishop and collection for church restoration (£57), Aug.1882 ; collection for rehanging and quartering of church bells, Dec.1882; meeting of ringers of Pirton, Barton, Meppershall, Gravenhurst and Shillington, April 1885; reopening of church and collection (£38.10s.) for restoration fund, 29 July 1885; Jubilee thanksgiving, 26 June 1887; 60th anniversary of the reign of Queen Victoria, 26 June 1897; institution and induction of the Rev. Langdale Postgate as Vicar, 3 Sept.1898; dedication of memorial pulpit and lectern stand, 4 Dec.1898; proclamation of peace in South Africa, 8 June 1902; service on day appointed for the Coronation of King Edward VII with intercessions for his recovery 26 June 1902 and coronation on 9 August 1902; dedication of new altar rails and candelabra, dossal, altar hangings, kneeler and pulpit carpet, 28 March 1907.
Level of description
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