Originally built in 1847 as a chamber organ for Nun Appleton, it was given to the church by the Milners and restored in 1903. The work of John Walker of JW Walker and Sons organ builders, Suffolk, the instrument although small is of excellent quality and distinct voice. When built…
The Venerable Archdeacon of York Rev Stephen Creyke Watch a short video about Stephen Creyke and his legacy to All Saints' Bolton Percy, or scroll down to read further information. https://youtu.be/RoYVRQkrXTY Stephen Creyke was born near Plymouth, Devon in 1796. He went to Corpus Christi College Oxford in Oct 1812…
Rev Henry Fairfax (1588 – 1665) Henry Fairfax was born in 1588 at Denton, Yorkshire, the fourth son of Thomas Fairfax, 1st Lord Fairfax of Cameron. He was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge where in 1608, he became a fellow. In the same year his great friend the Welsh poet…
Here you can watch a short video about the connection between the poet Andrew Marvell and All Saints' Church, Bolton Percy, or scroll down to read further information. https://youtu.be/z0DPlKWDU08 Andrew Marvell (31 March 1621 – 16 August 1678) Andrew Marvell is considered to be one of the greatest poets of the…
Rev Henry Hunnings MA (1842-1886) - Clergyman & Inventor Born in Tottenham on 25th July 1842, Henry Hunnings worked as a Printer and Photographer until, aged 25, he became a Student at St Edmund Hall, Oxford. In 1870 he joined the Clergy and between 1874 and 1880 was one of two Curates…
In the sanctuary, there is a fine example of a 'sedilia' - stone seating for the clergy. Hidden in the vaulting of each bay are pendants of angels holding musical instruments. Above the central seat, there is an impression of a brass. It once depicted a crucifix and a kneeling…
The furnishings in the church all date from later periods than the original building (the nave of which would probably have been quite empty) except for the stalls which formed part of the original 'rood' screen at the chancel arch. The lovely wooden box pews, together with the smaller of…
The tower contains three large bells which are chimed via the method of “clocking” on account of the poor state of repair of the bell frame and wheels. Indeed the very last time they were rung by the “Full Circle” method of ringing was on April 22nd 1978 for the…
