JOHN & ELIZABETH WELLS
Jan 1901
Stone inlaid in the walls around the gates at the main Fox Street entrance. The gates and entrance were paid for by a donation by the sons and dedicated in their memory in Jan 1901
The church has stood for hundreds of years and throughout that time many memorials have been erected by and in recognition of various people. Outside memorial stones are generally erected by benefactors. Inside they recognise people and service.
Stone inlaid in the right hand wall as you walk up the driveway from Fox Street.
The original shrubs were planted in memory of Charles John Palmer by his wife and children in March 1902.
When the driveway was originally built it was planted with shrubs creating a pleasant approach to the church. However, the shrubs were removed, the banks built up and planted with bushes until around 2020. For many years, this plaque remained hidden behind the vegetation and foliage.
The separate school rooms were built in 1885 after it became clear that the current facilities were insufficient for the number of pupils, girls and boys, attending.
Undated stone inlaid on the left side of the school room.
This stone was laid by Mr H Parker and Mr C Palmer on behalf of the scholars
Located to the right of the main door leading on the church grounds.
The stone was laid by Miss E Fifield on behalf of her class.
Located on the far right corner of the front of the school rooms as you approach the graveyard entrance.
This stone was laid by CJK Woolston Esq'r JP July 13th 1885.
The original date stone from when the building was erected stands between the two Sarjeant windows at the height of the top of the windows.
The stone commemorating the enlargement in 1852 refers to the addition of the two staircases on either side of the school rooms.
Under the ministry of Rev. Tim Royds the church underwent a program of renovation and restoration, commemorated by this stone.
This coarse stone inlaid in what appears to be the oldest wall on the property. The stable stood here from when this was farm land, before the church existed. A classroom was located above the stable in 1850 for the younger infants to be taught.
This coarse stone, carved with the date 1676 and located high up on the North side of the main church building, is believed to have been added much later than the date suggests.
The vestry, the first major building works after the main church, was added in 1762. This date stone, set in the West wall, at the rear overlooking the graveyard and garden, sits above the original door into the vestry.
This stone was laid by Miss Hillson in memory of her father & mother.
This building is dedicated to the memory of Daniel Bollard Chamberlain in grateful recognition of his faithful Christian live and work in connection with this church and Sunday school for more than half a century.
September 12th 1909.
This stone was laid by Mrs A Long (a former scholar) in loving memory of her husband Rev Arthur Long for 20 years a missionary in India. Who fell asleep at Russell Kondan. April 23rd 1909
This stone was laid by Messrs Fred, Arthur & Oliver Gamble.
This stone was laid by Mr JT Butlin who was for many years choirmasters of the church
This stone was laid by Mr & Mrs Samuel
Sarjeant
This stone was laid by Mr Frank Butlin a former scholar of the Sunday schools.
This stone was laid by Mr C Broome & Mr J Clow on behalf of the two families for many years connected with this church & school.
In memory of Daniel Bollard Chamberlain and Harriet Chamberlain. This stone was laid by their children.
This stone was laid by Miss Louie Joyce in memory of her mother.
This stone was laid by Mr William Sharman of Wellingborough
This stone was laid by Mr S E Gamble in memory of John & Mary Remington
Located to the left of the door to the Chamberlain room, this plaque was mounted during the ministry of the Rev Timothy Royds BA MA (Theol)
