600th Anniversary (1424-2024)

A series of events were held in 2024 to celebrate the 600th Anniversary of the Church. These were aimed at bringing the community together to join in marking this wonderful achievement with events ranging from a Village fete with dog show and pop-up pub to a formal celebration of the…

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The 50 Club

The Friends Of All Saints’ also runs a fundraiser called the 50 Club. This is a “share-lottery” type scheme whereby individuals purchase a share (£60 per year or £5 monthly) against which a number between 1 and 50 is allocated. Each month, there is a “lottery style” draw and 3…

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Make a donation

Funds raised by the Friends of All Saints Bolton Percy (Charity no. 504363) go toward Church building fabric repairs. If you would like to make a contribution towards this work, you can make a donation to the Friends of All Saints using the donate button below. Your support will help…

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The Story of Barbara Hill

In January 1756 (1757 in modern dating) the parish register of the small parish of Bolton Percy, about 8 miles from York, recorded the marriage of Ann Steel, daughter of a large family who had lived in the parish for several generations, and John Brown, a labourer. The couple married…

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Mr R. Crosthwaite & Miss Whatman

Marriage of Mr R. Crosthwaite and Miss Whatman All Saints', Bolton Percy, on Thursday August 6th 1896 (excerpt from The Yorkshire Herald) The marriage of Miss Augusta B. E. R. Whatman, daughter of the late Mr. Charles R. Whatman, of county Kent, with Mr. Robert Crosthwaite, of Sherborne, Dorset, eldest son…

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George Villiers and Mary Fairfax

Marriage of George Villiers (2nd Duke of Buckingham) and Mary Fairfax All Saints', Bolton Percy, on Tuesday September 15th 1657 The Church of All Saint’s Bolton Percy was beautifully presented on Tuesday 15th September 1657 for the marriage of George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham, and Mary Fairfax, daughter of…

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Sir F. G. Milner & Miss A. Denison

Marriage of Sir F. G. Milner (Bart) and Miss Adeline Denison All Saints', Bolton Percy, on Tuesday October 19th 1880 Miss Denison being the daughter of William Beckett-Denison MP and the Hon Helen Beckett-Denison (formerly Duncombe) of Nun Appleton. Frederick George Milner (7th Baronet) being the eldest surviving son of…

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