BRIDGE FINALLY AGREED Reported on an 1886 meeting: “Alderman Evershed and Councillor Chamberlain convened a meeting at Stapenhill to consider improvements to Stapenhill Ferry. The…
NEW FERRY BRIDGE After purchase of the rights, there was further delay due to the fact that Sir Michael Bass wished for the bridge to…
Saint Peter’s Church, also commonly known locally as Stapenhill Church, is featured because it has special significance, firstly because it occupies one of the earlier…
EARLY HISTORY The fact that Stapenhill church is dedicated to Saint Peter suggests that it may have foundation that preceeded the conquest since this dedication…
A photograph taken in 1900 shows a plain east window behind the alter. When an elderly Miss Eleanor Meynell attended the church, she is reputed…
Perhaps the most treasurered monument within the church is the engraved alabaster slab from the tomb recorded as that of Rev. William Dethick of Newhall and…
The old circular stone font, which dates back to at least medieval times, was still in the old church in the early eighteen hundreds but…
Saint Peter’s Clock was not fitted when the church was built in 1881. It was fitted seventeen years later in 1898. The clock was to…
The top of Saint Peter’s tower offers some spectacular views of Burton. Some clearer photos by Ian Gilliver (responsible for among other things, making sure…
You may not be familiar with Stapenhill House but you will most likely be familiar with what used to be its private garden. The house,…