The Chapel of the Resurrection

The Chapel of the Resurrection. . The idea for the resurrection chapel that stands in front of you was first conceived by the Rev. S.E. Daldy who was vicar of St. Peter's from 1904-1921. He commissioned the architect Ninian Comper to design the chapel in a Gothic Revivalist style. The building was constructed by local firm Messrs. Jenkins and Son and completed in 1926., On completion in June 1926 the Chapel of Resurrection was named and dedicated to the memory of the 23 servicemen and scholars of St Peter's Church and school who sacrificed their lives in World War I. The chapel is now rarely used as a mortuary chapel., In 2015 the chapel underwent substantial renovation and restoration. The small vestry was converted into a working kitchen and disabled toilet facilities were added. In 2017 the National Heritage Lottery fund supported the Stone and Voice Project which told the story of this Grade II listed building and the men who fought in World War I, whose names can be seen on the war shrine inside the church., What is gothic revival? , Gothic is a style associated with late medieval English art and architecture. Its many revivals are attempts to style literature, architecture, visual and decorative art, landscape design, and music after its design features., ---------, The exterior of the chapel is of a plain Tudor style, with flat parapet roof. It is built of local Purbeck stone, square cut and dressed with Bath stone around the windows and doors., Above the entrance door the carved rood stone is a calvary scene showing a canopied Christ on the Cross. St Mary is to the left and St John on the right., Above the stone altar is the gilt relief of Christ Rising Triumphant., The interior is in a style called Quattrocento (early 15th century Italian). The smooth Tuscan style stone columns form two bay arcades which support the groin., The talent and skill of the craftsmen can still be admired in the stone, furniture, and metal work today.