In Memoriam: gordonplumb
South Dalton, St Mary, East Yorkshire
St Mary South Dalton is a church worth going many miles to see - and its 208 ft spire ought to be photographed against a brilliant blue sky rather than disappearing into light East Yorkshire February mist! The church was paid for by Lord Hotham, and cost him £25,000 in 1861 (a London church of similar size could be built for £8,000!). It was designed by John Loughbourough Pearson (who also designed Scorborough for Lord Hotham's Land Agent, James Hall - see this stream for photos).This cost was partly due to the high quality of materials, but mainly due to the intricate carving in wood and stone (see subsequent posts for evidence of this). The fittings were equally fine. The 1861 census reveals that there were 32 stonemasons and craftsmen lodging in the village - presumably employees of George Myers of Hull who was the builder - he was Pugin's builder. The church has a nave, chancel and two transepts. In the Hotham Chapel is a fine monument to Sir John Hotham (d1689) with underneath the reclining figure of Sir John a skeleton to remind viewers of the transitory nature of life. The figure is supported by four figures representing the cardinal virtues. One of the glories of the church is the stained glass - and especially the east and west windows by Clayton & Bell, the east window showing the Last Judgement (1861) - one of their masterpieces.
South Dalton, St Mary, East Yorkshire
St Mary South Dalton is a church worth going many miles to see - and its 208 ft spire ought to be photographed against a brilliant blue sky rather than disappearing into light East Yorkshire February mist! The church was paid for by Lord Hotham, and cost him £25,000 in 1861 (a London church of similar size could be built for £8,000!). It was designed by John Loughbourough Pearson (who also designed Scorborough for Lord Hotham's Land Agent, James Hall - see this stream for photos).This cost was partly due to the high quality of materials, but mainly due to the intricate carving in wood and stone (see subsequent posts for evidence of this). The fittings were equally fine. The 1861 census reveals that there were 32 stonemasons and craftsmen lodging in the village - presumably employees of George Myers of Hull who was the builder - he was Pugin's builder. The church has a nave, chancel and two transepts. In the Hotham Chapel is a fine monument to Sir John Hotham (d1689) with underneath the reclining figure of Sir John a skeleton to remind viewers of the transitory nature of life. The figure is supported by four figures representing the cardinal virtues. One of the glories of the church is the stained glass - and especially the east and west windows by Clayton & Bell, the east window showing the Last Judgement (1861) - one of their masterpieces.