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St Andrew’s Chesterton

History of St Andrew's Chesterton

Chesterton Church, R Farren 1881

A church has existed at this site since at least Norman times. A detailed history is available here:

Church history

St Andrew Chesterton

The church has famous 15th century wall painting called ‘The Doom Painting’.

The Doom Painting

St Andrew Chesterton

St Andrew Chesterton

It is also famous for its association with Olaudah Equiano, a slave from Nigeria who eventually bought his freedom and came to England where he wrote about his experiences.

Olaudah Equiano

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olaudah_Equiano

There is an interesting memorial to his daughter, Anna Maria Vassa who died in 1797 aged four just by the entrance to the church.


1868

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1876

Death of Benjamin Jolley, known as Charon the Ferryman


1888

In October the Rev P R Allnutt, possibly the curate, moved on to Comberton. He was presented with this book signed by the whole parish!

Rev P R Allnutt presentation book, 1888 (MoC)

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1912

Further land at the church site was consecrated.

19.7.1912 Bishop of Ely consecrates additional land

19.7.1912 Bishop of Ely consecrates additional land


1914-1918

St Andrew Chesterton

St Andrew Chesterton

St Andrew Chesterton


1915

St Andrew Chesterton


1918

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1919


1930s:

The base of a village cross was discovered during the demolition of cottages in Water Street. It was taken to the church for safe keeping.

Base of Chesterton village cross.


1939 – 1945

St Andrew Chesterton


1948

St Andrew’s Chesterton

 

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