Throughout the s, 60s and 70s the theatre saw growing popularity and numerous successes. The theatre used the image of the Spire on many of its programmes throughout the s. John could not have imagined that, at its height, Robinson's was the biggest single employer in Chesterfield, employing over 4, people.
Robinson PLC frequently used the Crooked Spire on their logo to represent the town it has always been proud to call home. Spire Transport was well known for using the image of the spire on its vehicles.
In the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, part of a Roman fort occupied the present site of the church. Evidence of the first Christian church, however, seems to date back to Anglo Saxon times and you can still see the Saxon font in the south transept of the church. The font is thought to date from around It was removed from the church many years ago. Possibly to safeguard it during the Reformation or perhaps it was ordered out of the church during the Civil War years.
The font was, however, discovered many years later, in , hidden in the Vicarage garden. There was certainly a mention of the church in Chesterfield during the reign of Edward the Confessor — and historians are also positive that a Norman church stood where the south side of the church stands today. However, only a few items proving its Norman history have been found.
The building of Chesterfield Parish Church began in on the east side. This is where the oldest pillars in the church still stand. Throughout the Medieval period, most especially in the 14th century, Chesterfield Parish Church continued to be expanded and improved.
The original builders wheel or windlass used in the construction of the Parish Church is on display in the Museum. Like many churches and cathedrals in England and Wales, the 16th century Reformation saw Chesterfield Parish Church lose many of its Medieval decorative details and statues.
Then in the 18th century, there was reparation and development, like the rebuilding of the north transept in However, it was in the nineteenth century when the famous gothic architect George Gilbert Scott carried out significant restoration work and ensured the church remained the beautiful building it is today. Through its history Chesterfield Parish Church survived storms, withstood the effects of local coal mining, and underground tunneling for the railways.
It almost did not survive, however, the fire of Christmas On the morning of December 22nd, , fire swept through the North part of the Parish Church. Thankfully, the alarm was raised in the nick of time by a clerk at the town's Library who had seen smoke rising from the large window in the North Transept. Flames not only melted the glass in the North window, but also destroyed the roof, the choir room and the famous Snetzler organ one of only six in the world.
The Church was saved by the almost super-human effort of firemen from Chesterfield and the surrounding area. By directing jets of water into the belfry, immediately under the spire, they just managed to prevent the collapse of the steeple and eventually brought the flames under control.
The Parish Church of Chesterfield is, without doubt, an extraordinary building. Yes, because of the famous spire, but also due to the other historical gems visitors can discover. The most recognisable part of the Parish Church, its adopted name, is of course the Crooked Spire, constructed in However, the spire certainly is not crooked. Follow Us Facebook Twitter. Skip To Main Content. Crooked Spire Church. Type: Church. Call direct on: Tel TripAdvisor Traveller Rating reviews. About The 'Crooked Spire' is Chesterfield's best known landmark.
It's said that, should the same thing happen again, the Spire will straighten up… Then, of course, there is the truth — or at least the best guess. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:. Recent Reviews: Write a review. Road Directions The Crooked Spire Church is in Chesterfield town centre but has no car park of its own so the directions below are to the nearest town centre car park.
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