St Peter’s Church – Grade 1 Listed Building built 1853 – 1879Architect George Edmund Street

The Tregonwell Tomb – Resting place of the founder of BournemouthLandscape and historic importance of church grounds to be enhanced

and connections with Shelley, Wollstonecraft and Parry to be promoted

The Church and grounds to be opened up and made more welcoming for community and arts events, exhibitions and concerts

Interpretation and awareness of Victorian heritage to be promoted

Choir and Sanctuary - High Victorian ExuberanceDecorative design by G F Bodley

St Peter’s boasts Victorian design, art and craftmanship of national quality

Current Project Appeal Cost for Phase 1 is £2,500,000.

Chapel of the Resurrection, Architect Sir Ninian Comper. Renovation underway and Heritage Lottery Bid submitted

Project costs £185,000

Church Organ – built by Willis and Harrison£800,000 rebuild necessary

Heating and Draught Management Improvements NeededCosts £421,250

Wall Paintings – Created 1873 to 1889by Clayton & Bell and Powell & Sons

Conservation Works £182,000

Repairs to stonework and conservation of church fabric £405,000

Lighting and Sound Installations RequiredCosts £152,250

Stonework Repairs NeededThe effects of the salty sea air is clear to see on the South elevation

Clerestorey windowsStonework repair and conservation urgently needed

St Peters Church, The Chapel of the Resurrection and the Grounds

St Peters Church – Floorplan

How you can make a differenceThere are many ways you can become involved in this project

Donations, legacies, volunteering and the giving of skills and time to the project through “hands on” work or in fundraising events are all things that we would welcomeBy volunteering for an part of the Project, you can make a real difference. The foundation of the project is the raising of the capital that can move it forwards. Contact email btcp@live.co.uk The Reverend Dr Ian Terry:- Rector, Bournemouth Town Centre ParishKen Mantock:- Chairman of the Development Group

Warmer, Brighter, Welcome

We will open up the beautiful Chapel of the Resurrection, designed by Comper and also the Grounds for wider public use. Works have already started on The Chapel and we are submitting a bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund to support the project.

The buildings and their treasures will be made more welcoming with the installation of new heating, sound and lighting systems.

Literature and Music Centre

A Literature and Music Centre will be created to celebrate our connections to Shelley, Wollstonecraft and Parry.

Music and Arts

We will undertake a complete restoration of the historic world-class Organ built by Willis and Harrison to build upon the musical tradition St Peter’s is famous for.

We will also engage even more with key sectors in the community such as the Universities, Colleges, Schools and Voluntary Groups.

Restoration Work

.Part of this project will be restoring the historic building, its amazing Victorian heritage and the beautiful fittings and artwork.

We plan to renew the impressive stonework and building fabric and to restore the distinctive wall paintings.

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This work will require specialist conservators and equipment, but will safeguard the Grade 1 listed building for generations to come and greatly improve the ambience of the Church for all those who visit.

The St Peter’s Church Development Project

The Church Development Project is an exciting programme that will be taking place over the coming years by restoring the fantastic Victorian building.Designed by Street and embellished by Burne-Jones and Bodley.It seeks to welcome and encourage everyone to enjoy this very special place and to be ready for many more years’ service as the Town’s Civic Church.

Community Café A new café will also be created within the front of the Church in partnership with Bournemouth & Poole College and Bournemouth University.

This facility will provide a splendid welcome and encourage greater use of the church for community and artistic purposes.