The foundation stone was laid on 21st June 1837, George IV had died the previous day, but Skipton didn’t know until the end of the ceremony. “God save the King” was suddenly changed to “God save the Queen”. Victoria had begun her reign!
On the 25th September 1839 the building work was finished and the Church was consecrated by the Bishop of Ripon. Builders had constructed a burial crypt under the church to hold over 300 bodies, but it only actually contains one, Arthur Watson, a boy of seventeen.
In 1905 A new organ was installed and a stained glass added along with oak panelling in the chancel
In the 1920's Sir Charles Nicholson designs the starry ceiling above the chancel, and the Girl’s Friendly Society pay for the imposing crucifix which still hangs today.
In the 1980's The new church hall is built adjoining the church; the old Parish Hall having been sold.
The posted coordinates are for the blue church notice board where the final coordinates can be found as follows
FINAL coordinates
N53 57.ABC W2 01.XYZ
D:XY Holy Communion
9:30 Family Eucharist
E:30 Evening Prayer
B= D-E
And from the Vicars phione number
A= 1st digit minus 3rd digit
C= 4th digit minus 6th
Z = 6th digit
The final location is a short stroll away
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