In the north aisle is a similar memorial, inscribed to the same
individual for his munificent beneficence “In erecting an ornamental
stone wall and parapet round the church-yard, flagging the foot-path
underneath and that on the eastern side, and likewise along the basement
of the church, renewing the steps at the south-east thoroughfare, and
lowering, repairing, and enclosing those which form the main approach
from the street to the cemetery; also for a new pavement in the area
leading to and from before the south door, rebuilding the steps of the
portico with the addition thereto of a continuous pedestal, painting the
north side of the church, and cleaning the stone work, roofing the
chancel, and placing thereon a stone cornice and blocking course, with a
foliated cone at each angle, as well as for other useful improvements
connected with the fabric.” The living of St. Julian’s is a perpetual
curacy, returned at £159, in the patronage of Earl Tankerville, and
incumbency of the Rev. James Jardine Rogerson, M.A. The chapel of Ford
was formerly an appendent of this church.
ST. GEORGE’S CHURCH, situated at Frankwell, is a neat cruciform
structure, in the Gothic style, with a short tower at the west end,
ornamented with four pinnacles. It is built of the beautiful Grinshill
freestone, from a design by Mr. Haycock. The cost was nearly £4,000,
raised by voluntary subscription. It was consecrated for divine service
on January 30th, 1832. The interior has a chaste and elegant appearance,
and will contain a congregation of 750 persons. Of the sittings, 460 are
free and unappropriated. By the liberality of the late Rev. Richard
Scott, B.D., the chancel has been beautified with an altar screen, the
gallery with a small organ, and the triple lancet windows filled with
splendid stained glass. The centre window contains a full-length figure
of Isaiah, clothed in a brilliant vest of purple, over which is thrown a
green robe lined with ermine, denoting his royal descent. The windows on
each side have spirited figures of St. Matthew and St. Mark. The former
exhibits deep and serious meditation, and holds a manuscript in his left
hand; and the latter, a venerable figure, is pointing to an open gospel,
which he holds in his left hand. The windows in the north and south
transepts are also embellished with glass of a rich and elaborate mosaic
pattern, which contributes to the imposing effect of the splendid east
window. The living is a perpetual curacy, returned at £118, in the
patronage of the vicar of St. Chad; incumbent, the Rev. John Harding,
M.A.
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