St James the Apostle's Church, Bonsall
# St James the Apostle's Church, Bonsall

St James the Apostle's Church, Bonsall is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of $England^{:101}$ in Bonsall, Derbyshire.

## History

The church dates from the 13th century. In time it was filled with galleries and the chancel and tower were cut off from the rest of the church by screens of lath and plaster. This was all stripped out during a restoration between 1862 and 1863 by Ewan Christian which cost £1,550 (equivalent to £157,781 in 2021). The contractors were Francis and Fox of Cromford. It re-opened on 4 August 1863. A few weeks later it was reported that a new Oak communion table had been provided by Captain Prince, The Study, Bonsall, a stained glass window depicting the Apostles Peter and Paul by Edmundson and Son of Manchester had been given by the Revd. Robert Bickerstaff, Rector of Killead, Antrim, a pair of Glastonbury chairs from Revd. G. Bagot, and carved panels for the pulpit given by Mr. Clay.

## Parish status

The church is in a joint parish with

* All Saints' Church, Alderwasley
* All Saints' Church, Bradbourne
* All Saints’ Church, Ballidon
* St James’ Church, Brassington
* St Margaret's Church, Carsington
* All Saints’ Church, Elton
* St James’ Church, Idridgehay
* Holy Trinity Church, Kirk Ireton
* Holy Trinity Church, Middleton-by-Wirksworth
* St Mary's Church, Wirksworth

## Organ

The organ was installed by Fred Jardine of Manchester in 1867. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.

## Bells

The church tower contains a ring of 6 bells with the tenor dating from 1731, and the 3rd dating from 1656.

