Basford St AugustineFeatures and Fittings
Fixed Fittings
Font
Carved Bath stone. It had been moved to the west end of the nave in 1887 but
stood in a baptistery area of the north aisle in 1977. The Rev W Jarvis commented
that it had ‘no particular interest except for its use’. The font
cover was made by Faithcraft and given by Mrs Stevenson.
Altar
Made by Messrs Jowett in stone, and dedicated in 1966, stood in the chancel.
Prior to that there was a large altar of Stanton-in-Peak stone.
Clergy and choir stalls
In oak, given by the Beardsley family in memory of Samuel Beardsley in 1923.
The pews in the north aisle were painted by Alan Meller, one of the servers.
Screen
Wood, largely open but some finely carved fretwork, with two shields on the
rood loft. Dedicated in 1911, the gift of Samuel Beardsley. 18' 9" high x 30'
4" wide
Moveable Fittings
Pulpit
In light oak, octagonal, with leaves and geometric designs. Dedicated in 1911,
the gift of Samuel Beardsley.
Lecterns
Brass eagle. The inscription read:
John Ferguson McCallan. Fell asleep May 30th, 1883 |
Another in wood:
In memory of Clara Broadhurst, a beloved sister, 11th December
1967 |
Other Furniture
Two old oak choir benches with carved ends.
Two sanctuary desks in memory of Ronald Arthur Shipstone, Brewer and Rifleman,
1880-1944.
Oak litany desk, the gift of Rev Theodore B Hardy.
Silver
Pair of chalices 7' high, pair of patens 6' diam.
Brass
1 altar desk
2 altar crosses studded with jewels
4 candlesticks
Other items
Altar cross and
candlesticks in memory of Elsie Atkin 29.11.1966.
Stainless steel
cross and candlesticks by Brian Asquith of Youlgrave, 1966
Processional cross in memory of Jack Leslie Cooper, churchwarden, also by Brian
Asquith.
2 warden’s
staves in memory of Laurence Victor Poynton and William Arthur Bilson, churchwardens,
also by Brian Asquith.
Flower stands:
for Jack L Cooper, 13th Oct 1913 - 5th Jan 1972.
Painting: Italian,
by Nicola Grassi, (Virgin and child?), given by Mrs Percy in 1925.
Hatchments: two
given by H R Bower in memory of his wife Beatrice Alice 1892-1958. Painted
by Alan Meller, one showing the Dove of Peace, the other Noah’s Ark.
Stations of the
Cross: 14 framed and painted panels by Jean Jarvis in c1980, dedicated
to deceased parishioners.
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