Advent Hunstone
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Advent Hunstone was the most famous of a family of wood carvers from Tideswell
Derbyshire. He worked in late 19th and early 20th centuries. His work is notable for the clever combination of natural, representational and symbolical material. His best work is perhaps that in his native parish church, St John the Baptist, Tideswell
where the organ case, the Lady Chapel screen and the pew ends with their depiction of the sacrments are all notable. Other nearby churches in Derbyshire where Advent Hunstone's work may be found include the lych gate at Burbage, the reredos and high altar at Dronfield
the organ cases and choirstalls at Matlock St Giles, various furnishings at Millers Dale
and at Wormhill
the chancel furnishings.
Tideswell
Tideswell is a village and civil parish in the Peak District of Derbyshire, in England. It lies east of Buxton on the B6049, in a wide dry valley on a limestone plateau, at an altitude of above sea level, and is within the District of Derbyshire Dales...
Derbyshire. He worked in late 19th and early 20th centuries. His work is notable for the clever combination of natural, representational and symbolical material. His best work is perhaps that in his native parish church, St John the Baptist, Tideswell
St John the Baptist, Tideswell
-Background:The church is widely known due to its size and splendour as the 'Cathedral of the Peak'. It is one of the most famous churches in Derbyshire. It is a Grade I listed building....
where the organ case, the Lady Chapel screen and the pew ends with their depiction of the sacrments are all notable. Other nearby churches in Derbyshire where Advent Hunstone's work may be found include the lych gate at Burbage, the reredos and high altar at Dronfield
Dronfield
Dronfield is a town in North East Derbyshire in the North Midlands region of England. It comprises the three communities of Dronfield, Dronfield Woodhouse and Coal Aston. It is sited in the valley of the small River Drone, and lies between the town of Chesterfield and the city of Sheffield. The...
the organ cases and choirstalls at Matlock St Giles, various furnishings at Millers Dale
Millers Dale
Millers Dale is a valley on the River Wye in Derbyshire.It is a popular beauty spot in the Peak District of England, much of the area being preserved as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Nearby is Ravenstor and Cheedale, both popular with rock-climbers...
and at Wormhill
Wormhill
Wormhill is a village in Derbyshire, England, situated east by north of Buxton.Wormhill was mentioned in the Domesday book as belonging to Henry de Ferrers and containing of meadow. The name is said by the English Place-Name Society to be derived from the Old English 'Wyrma's hyll'.There was a...
the chancel furnishings.