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St Andrew’s Chesterton
History of St Andrew's Chesterton
A church has existed at this site since at least Norman times. A detailed history is available here:
St Andrew Chesterton
The church has famous 15th century wall painting called ‘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.
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.
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1868:
St Andrew Chesterton
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1876:
Death of Benjamin Jolley, known as Charon the Ferryman
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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
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1914-1918:
St Andrew Chesterton
St Andrew Chesterton
St Andrew Chesterton
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1915:
St Andrew Chesterton
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1918:
St Andrew’s Chesterton
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1919:
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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.
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1939 – 1945:
St Andrew Chesterton
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1948:
St Andrew’s Chesterton
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