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and William Smith of Hallam Head gave a peal of eight bells
cast by James Barwell, a bell founder from Birmingham.
| Eight years after the
church was built, the Fire of New Year 1887, conpletely destroyed the body of the church, but the tower, spire and bells survived. The words to the right are inscribed on a plaque on the wall inside the church porch:- The church was rebuilt within 2 years. |
"The
original Church was erected by the late John Newton Mappin Esqr. of Birchlands in this parish Opened in April 24th 1879 Destroyed by fire Jany 2nd 1887 The Church was rebuilt under the supervision of A. C. Tweedie M. A. vicar H. Chalmer & R Colver churchwardens and reopened Sept 9th 1888 This tablet is erected by a grateful congregation" |
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The Church of St John the Evangelist, Ranmoor, is now a Grade II* listed building
See Church of St John on British Listed Buildings website
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