St Martin's Church

An outstanding opportunity to view 'Marple's hidden gem'. St Martin's Church, Marple, was built in 1870 at the time of the Arts and Crafts movement and the Pre-Raphaelite Artists, shown in the design, construction and furnishings. With examples of stained glass designed by William Morris, Ford Maddox Brown and Edward Burne Jones. The main building is designed by John Dando Sedding with other works by Henry Wilson. The organ is a fine example by Henry (Father) Willis and will be played throughout both days. The building has a fascinating past and has to be seen to be believed. Throughout both days guided tours will be available.
Drawings and designs by the architects and artists who created St Martin's
An exhibition of photographs and reproductions of original drawings by J. D. Sedding, Henry Wilson, William Morris, Ford Madox Brown and Christopher Whall. These drawings, both finished designs and doodling sketches offer insight into how these artists worked out their ideas.
Light refreshments will be available in the hall though out the weekend. One of the windows has been restored and there will be a verbal and visual explanation of the process involved. The statue by Henry Wilson has recently been restored and again there will be visual and verbal explanation of this process with representation of before and after.
For such a small parish church there is something of interest around every corner and a must see for anyone interested in art and architecture.

Timings & Tours

Friday 12 September:

14:00-18:00

Saturday 13 September:

10:00-15:00

Location & directions

St. Martins Church, Brabyns Brow, Marple Bridge, Marple, Cheshire, SK6 5DT

Directions:

Situated adjacent to Marple Station on Brabyns Brow, parking is free in the carpark on the opposite side of the road and there are bus stops in either direction just outside the church. Disabled parking is available on site but there is a width restriction on entry to the site.

Contact on day:

David Bush

Telephone number:

+441612859485

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Access to the church for wheelchair users is to the side of the church and is signposted. There is also ramped access to the hall. There is a loop system inside the church, if you require this for the tours please ask. Tours can be sign language interpreted in a very limited way.

Additional information

A great opportunity to see this wonderful church with something of interest around every corner. The building, its history and art & architecture has to be seen to be believed.

Max no of people per tour:

15

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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