St Mary's Church, Tickhill Explained

St Mary's Church, Tickhill
Osgraw:SK 59174 93086
Dedication:St. Mary
Denomination:Church of England
Churchmanship:Broad Church
Parish:Tickhill
Diocese:Sheffield
Province:York

St Mary's Church is a Grade I listed Anglican church in Tickhill, South Yorkshire, England. Dating from the early 12th century and built with local Magnesian Limestone the structure today is predominantly of Perpendicular style with glimpses of earlier Norman, Early English and Decorated styles. The large west tower of the church is high.[1] It is an active place of worship in the Diocese of Sheffield.[2]

Organ

See main article: Organ of St Mary's Church (Tickhill).

The organ was originally built in 1857 by Charles Brindley (Sheffield). One of his earliest organs, the influence of Edmund Schulze – whom Brindley met at the Great Exhibition of 1851 – is clear notably in the complete Diapason chorus of the Great.

The current organ is the result of several major rebuilds and regular additions. Its most recent additions are the Pedal Double Trumpet 16'; which was added in 2007, and a protective canopy; added in 2010.

Peal

DiameterWeightWeight (modern equivalent)DateFounderInscriptionNotes
Treble28"5 cwt. 0 qr. 10 lb258.55 kg1896John Taylor & Co."My voice I'll raise, the Lord to praise"The gift of Anna Maria Alderson, Tickhill
2nd29"5 cwt. 2 qr. 21 lb288.94 kg1896John Taylor & Co."On Earth bells do ring In Heaven angels sing Hallelujah"The gift of Anna Maria Alderson, Tickhill
3rd32"6 cwt. 2 qr. 18 lb338.38 kg1726Not recorded"Be light and glad in God rejoice which is our strength and stay"
4th33"5 cwt. 0 qr. 10 lb258.55 kg1726Not recorded"Always be joyful and lift up your voice to Jacob's God"
5th36"7 cwt. 3 qr. 11 lb398.71 kg1815James Harrison of Bacton
6th38"9 cwt. 0 qr. 0 lb457.22 kgNot recorded"Most sweet on every pleasant strings, strike up with Lute ad Harp"
7th41"11 cwt. 0 qr. 7 lb562.0 kg1796James Harrison of Bacton
Tenor44"13 cwt. 3 qr. 7 lb701.71 kg1726Not recorded"Our sounding is eaich man to call to serve the Lord both grait and small"Tuned to E♭ (flat)
Service Bell21"1727Not recordedThe gift of Anne Teykhill, widow of Tickhill, daughter and heir of Richard Brownlow of Thrumpton

See also

References

  1. Book: Flannery, Julian . 2016 . Fifty English Steeples: The Finest Medieval Parish Church Towers and Spires in England . New York City, New York, United States . . 246–253 . 978-0500343142.
  2. Web site: St Mary's Tickhill . www.achurchnearyou.com . 28 October 2021 . en.