In the Founder's Park in Nelson is Old St. Peter's Church.
St Peter’s-by-the-Strand, served the Anglicans of the Atawhai area of Nelson from 1874-1983, when it was moved to Founders Park, Nelson.
When the church was built it was described as ‘quite an ornament for the passing traveller to behold with its belfry and three gilded crosses’.
The original belfry was demolished after being deemed unsafe in 1941, but is now rebuilt. The belfry also holds the clock that used to tick off the hours at Nelson College - until the 1929 Murchison Earthquake tumbled the clock tower.
The church also now has a nun's stall that came from the Nelson Convent, new stained glass windows and other artifacts from old Nelson churches.
It is available for hire as a wedding venue. https://www.flickr.com/photos/philbraithwaitenz/42992990401
It looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunningly pretty little church, especially the clocktower.
ReplyDeleteThis is really a beautiful construction with so many refined architectural details, it makes us travel back through time. I love the picture you took from the end of the street, with the windmill on the left side of the church, it's excellent, Betty!
ReplyDeleteThat is quite a lovely church Betty. The subdued colours and architectural design make it very attractive. Lovely photos too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful inside and out!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful church. I would love to see it up close.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful church.
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Great architecture, inside and out! Thank you for sharing your photos of this beautiful church.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty full of lots of happiness and love
ReplyDeleteso very beautiful wooden church
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beauty! It would be a beautiful place to have a wedding.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful simple little church
ReplyDeleteA beautiful little church. Love seeing the architectural details.
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