Derby Cathedral
| Derby Cathedral | |
|---|---|
| Cathedral Church of All Saints | |
 East view of the cathedral | |
  Derby Cathedral | |
| 52°55′29″N 1°28′39″W / 52.924817°N 1.477375°WCoordinates: 52°55′29″N 1°28′39″W / 52.924817°N 1.477375°W | |
| Location | Derby, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | www.derbycathedral.org |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Gothic, Neoclassical |
| Years built | c.1350–1725 |
| Specifications | |
| Number of towers | 1 |
| Tower height | 212 feet (65 m) |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Derby (since 1927) |
| Province | Canterbury |
| Clergy | |
| Dean | John Davies |
| Precentor | Dave Perkins, Canon Precentor |
| Canon(s) |
Elaine Jones, Canon Pastor Simon Taylor, Canon Chancellor |
The Cathedral of All Saints (known as Derby Cathedral), is a cathedral church in the city of Derby, Derbyshire, England. It is the seat of the Bishop of Derby.
History
The original church was founded by King Edmund I in about 943 as a royal collegiate church; however, no traces of its structure survive. According to the Domesday assessors, it belonged to the King, and was served by a college of seven priests.[1] The current cathedral dates from the 14th century, although it appears to be based on an earlier medieval building, which drawings show was about the same size as the present church. It may be that it became structurally unstable and was pulled down. The 212-foot (65 m)[1][2] tower dates from 1510 to 1530 and was built in the popular Perpendicular Gothic style of the time.
Under the Protestant persecutions of Queen Mary, Joan Waste was tried for heresy at the cathedral in 1556. The execution took place on the Burton Road in Derby.[3]
Apart from the tower, the building was rebuilt in a classical style to the designs of James Gibbs of 1725, and it was further enlarged in 1972. At the same time, the ciborium was added over the altar.[1]
The building, previously known as All Saints' Church, became a cathedral by Order in Council on 1 July 1927.[4][5]
The cathedral contains the oldest ring of ten bells in the United Kingdom, with the 15th-century tenor being older than the tower itself.[1] A carillon in the tower uses the same bells to provide a tune at 9am, 12pm, and 6pm.[6] Other treasures include an 18th-century nave with a wrought iron rood screen by Robert Bakewell, for which he charged the church £157.10.0d;[7] the memorial to Bess of Hardwick; and the Cavendish brasses, including those of Henry Cavendish and Georgiana Spencer, the wife of one of the Dukes of Devonshire. The entrance gates are also by Robert Bakewell, but these were only moved to the cathedral from St Mary's Gate in 1957.[1] Notable 20th-century additions are the stained-glass windows designed by Ceri Richards, and the bronze crucifix by Ronald Pope.[1]
In late 2005, it was discovered that a pair of Peregrine Falcons had taken up residence on the cathedral tower. In 2006 a nesting platform was installed, and they nested here in April. The same pair successfully reared chicks in 2007, 2008, 2009 and other pairs continue to do so. Webcams were installed in 2007 and 2008 to enable the birds to be seen at close range without being disturbed by human contact.
In 2009, more than 150 members of the Derby Mountain Rescue Rescue team abseiled down the tower for charity in 2009.[8] Further abseils have taken place in 2011 and 2012.
The entrance gates were refurbished in 2012 and renamed the Queen Elizabeth II Gates to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.[9]
Cathedral Centre
The Derby Cathedral Centre is opposite the west doors on Irongate. It was opened by Queen Elizabeth II. It includes a cafe, a bookshop and an exhibition space, featuring work by local artists.[10] The Cathedral Centre also houses the cathedral offices and meeting rooms.[11]
Burials
- Bess of Hardwick
- Henry Cavendish
- Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire
- John Lombe
- William Ponsonby, 2nd Earl of Bessborough
Cathedral clergy
Chapter
- Dean – The Very Revd Dr John Davies (since 9 October 2010 installation)[12]
- Canon Pastor – vacant
- Canon Precentor – vacant
- Canon Chancellor – The Revd Canon Dr Simon Taylor (since 1 April 2012 installation)[13]
Other clergy
- Cathedral Chaplain – The Revd Richenda Leigh (since 11 September 2010; Chaplain to the University of Derby)[14]
- Assistant Curate – The Revd Andy Trenier (since 1 July 2012; Minor Canon)
Organs and organists
Organ
In 1939, an organ was installed by John Compton of London, which was used until being overhauled in 1992.[15] In 1973, an additional instrument was installed in the new retro-choir (east end) by Cousans of Lincoln.[16]
Organists
| Year instated | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| 1921 | Arthur Griffin Claypole | |
| 1930 | Alfred William Wilcock | |
| 1933 | George Handel Heath-Gracie | |
| 1958 | Wallace Michael Ross | |
| 1983 | Peter David Gould | Tom Corfield |
Assistant organists
- (Alfred) Samuel (Wensley) Baker
- Celyn Kingsbury
- Rodney Tomkins
- 1985 Tom Corfield
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Gallery
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The cathedral from the riverside park
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The crypt
See also
- List of cathedrals in the United Kingdom
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Bowler, Tony (23 June 1994). "A towering presence". Derby Express.
- ↑ Pepin, David (2004). Discovering Cathedrals. Shire Discovering Series 112 (7 ed.). Osprey Publishing. p. 60. ISBN 0-7478-0597-0.
- ↑ A History of the Life, Trial, & Execution of Joan Wate, who was burnt in Windmill Pit near Derby in the year 1556, Foxes Book of Martyrs, 1563
- ↑ Order in Council founding The Bishopric of Derby (S.I. 1927/624)
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 33290. p. 4207. 1 July 1927.
- ↑ "Derby Cathedral". Derby Diocesan Association of Church Bellringers. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
- ↑ Margaret Mallender (c.1979), "Information sheet: the records of the cathedral of All Saints, Derby. Cathedral of All Saints
- ↑ "Cathedral Abseil". Derby Mountain Rescue Team. Retrieved 11 February 2010.
- ↑ "Restored Gates will be renamed". Derby Cathedral. Retrieved 7 June 2012.
- ↑ Welcome to our Visitor Centre, derbycathedral.org, retrieved 11 June 2012
- ↑ cathedral centre, derbycathedral.org, retrieved 11 June 2012
- ↑ Derby Cathedral – Dean's Installation
- ↑ Derby Cathedral weekly notice sheet, 1 April 2012
- ↑ Derby Cathedral – University Chaplain welcomed
- ↑ "Cathedral of All Saints, Irongate (Compton)". National Pipe Organ Register. Retrieved 30 March 2007.
- ↑ "Cathedral of All Saints, Irongate (Cousans)". National Pipe Organ Register. Retrieved 20 February 2009.
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