| Title | St. Peter’s Church |
| Date | 1645 |
| Location | Rawdon |
| Photo ID | A314 |
| Comment | This is a drawing of the church as it would have looked in the 17th Century. |
Francis Layton instigated the building of St. Peter’s Church as a Chapel of Ease for the Parish Guiseley in 1645.
Due to the troubled times (English Civil War 1642 – 1651), then Cromwell’s Commonwealth until the Restoration of the Monarchy in 1660) it took many years to erect the church. Francis Layton died in 1661, leaving his son Henry to continue with the building. It was finally consecrated in 1684.
A tower was added in 1701, then the church was largely rebuilt in 1864, by architect Alexander Crawford at a cost of £1,200.
More alterations were carried out in later years, the former school the ‘Institute’ was converted to a dwelling and the £15,000 from this sale for the St. Peter’s Room which was opened in 1980.
D134 – St. Peter’s Church, 1890.
St. Peter’s Church – 1890
The tower appears to have been added by Thomas Layton in 1704, after the church had been rebuilt in 1704.
L057 – St. Peter’s Church, 1901.
St. Peter’s Church – 1901
A view of the church.
V509 – St. Peter’s Church, 1905.
St. Peter’s Church – 1905
A postcard sent from the vicar of St. Peter’s Church, I think it was sent to my grandmother’s sister Annie Sutcliffe, although she is addressed as Mr.
The date is 1905 which means she was about 11 years old at the time. The family were living at Intake Cottages then.
Donated by Maureen Naylor.
V509R – St. Peter’s Church, 1905.
St. Peter’s Church – 1905
As above.
D635 – St. Peter’s Church, 1908.
St. Peter’s Church – 1908
A view of the church.
E007 – St. Peter’s Church, 1910.
St. Peter’s Church – 1910
A photograph of the carved pulpit within the church.
H205 – St. Peter’s Church, 1919.
St. Peter’s Church – 1919
This photograph was taken on behalf of W B Cartwright, Larkfield Works, Rawdon, and shows the church from the main entrance to the graveyard and church.
B225 – St. Peter’s Church, Undated.
St. Peter’s Church – Undated
Although undated it is a photograph taken pre 1922, as the church clock face is still black in colour.
On the reverse is written: “Dear Auntie last week at Yeadon there was a fire at Mr Brown’s mill (1906?). My mother is making cakes for Christmas. Love from all W Mallinson”
It is addressed to Miss L Webster c/o Mrs Horsfall, Hayfield, Crosshills.
G079 – St. Peter’s Church, Undated.
St. Peter’s Church – Undated
Although undated it is a photograph taken pre 1922, as the church clock face is still black in colour.
It must have been autumn when this photo was taken as the grass is covered with fallen leaves.
BB026 – St. Peter’s Church, Undated.
St. Peter’s Church – Undated
Although undated it is a photograph taken pre 1922, as the church clock face is still black in colour.
A view of the church as seen from Town Street.
J420 – St. Peter’s Church, c1947.
St. Peter’s Church – c1947
Photographer Marmaduke Milner, donated by the Swain family of Rawdon.
X185 – St. Peter’s Church, Undated.
St. Peter’s Church – Undated
A view of the clock tower.
X190 – St. Peter’s Church, Undated.
St. Peter’s Church – Undated
A view of the church from Town Street and the entrance to the old vicarage. Post 1922.
Page 1 of 3 More >>
Consolidated by Jack Brayshaw. 25 January 2021.
Last updated: 14 September 2023 – Page 3 introduced. 24 October 2022 – Photo ID: V509, V509R & Text uploaded. 17 October 2022 – All images updated.
