Date:1902 - 1904 (c.)
Description:With the exception of the tower, which dates from 1632, the church was rebuilt in 1844-47 in a Norman style, to the designs of Henry Ward of Stafford. The organ at the church is of particular interest because of its size, age and history. It was built in 1789 for Lichfield Cathedral, but moved here in 1865. It was commissioned by Josiah Spode IV who lived nearby at the Hawkesyard Estate, also known as Spode House and previously as Armitage Park. Postcard publisher unknown, postmarked 24 May 1904. The postcard photograph may be a little earlier as the space around the photograph indicates that it was printed when messages had to be on the front of the card, with the other side solely for the address. However, this particular card does have a split back for message and address.
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St. John's Church, Armitage, viewed from the Trent and Mersey Canal. With the exception of the tower, ...
With the exception of the tower, which dates from 1632, the church was rebuilt in 1844-47 in a Norman ...
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Source: Mr Jake Whitehouse
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