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History
of the village and early church
The church and town were destroyed in 1731 by a
devastating fire, and the whole place was rebuilt by a local family of builders
and architects, by the name of Bastard. John Bastard was responsible for the
rebuilding of the church during the period 1731-1739, and the interior has
remained largely as it was in his time without the interference of Victorian
reformers. It retains its galleries, font, pulpit, box-pews and mayoral seat.
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whole church was cleverly extended in 1893 when the apsidal sanctuary was moved
on rollers and set down on new foundations, the resultant gap being infilled to
make a new chancel. (CEPC)
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GALLERY
In 1794 a gallery was built for new organ - which is the date on Royal
Arms in centre. Extended 1819 and 1837. Extensions removed 1971. #
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INTERNAL PICTURES REQUIRED PLEASE
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Dove's reference for the bells:
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Blandford Forum,
Dorset, SS Peter & Paul, 8, 19-3-5 in E.
Thursday
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ACCESS |
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ST 885063
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Photographs 2 &
3 © 2002 John
Allen
See his web site - Images
of Dorset
Photographs 1 &
4 © 2002 Edwin Macadam
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