1. St Peter’s Church – Grade 1 Listed Building built 1853 – 1879
Architect George Edmund Street

2. The Tregonwell Tomb – Resting place of the founder of Bournemouth
Landscape and historic importance of church grounds to be enhanced and
connections with Shelley, Wollstonecraft and Parry to be promoted

3. The Church and grounds to be opened up and made more welcoming for
community and arts events, exhibitions and concerts

4. Interpretation and awareness of Victorian heritage to be promoted

5. Choir and Sanctuary - High Victorian Exuberance
Decorative design by G F Bodley

6. St Peter’s boasts Victorian design, art and craftmanship of national quality
Current Project Appeal Cost for Phase 1 is £2,500,000.

7. Chapel of the Resurrection, Architect Sir Ninian Comper.
Renovation underway and Heritage Lottery Bid submitted
Project costs £185,000

8. Church Organ – built by Willis and Harrison
£800,000 rebuild necessary

9. Heating and Draught Management Improvements Needed
Costs £421,250

10. Wall Paintings – Created 1873 to 1889
by Clayton & Bell and Powell & Sons
Conservation Works £182,000

11. Repairs to stonework and conservation of church fabric £405,000

12. Lighting and Sound Installations Required
Costs £152,250

13. Stonework Repairs Needed
The effects of the salty sea air is clear to see on the South elevation

14. Clerestorey windows
Stonework repair and conservation urgently needed

15. St Peters Church, The Chapel of the Resurrection and the Grounds

16. St Peters Church – Floorplan

17. How you can make a difference
There are many ways you can become involved in this project
Donations, legacies, volunteering and the giving of skills and time to the project
through “hands on” work or in fundraising events are all things that we would
welcome
By volunteering for an part of the Project, you can make a real difference.
The foundation of the project is the raising of the capital that can move it forwards.
Contact email btcp@live.co.uk
The Reverend Dr Ian Terry:- Rector, Bournemouth Town Centre Parish
Ken Mantock:- Chairman of the Development Group

18. Warmer, Brighter, Welcome
We will open up the beautiful Chapel of the Resurrection, designed by Comper and
also the Grounds for wider public use.
Works have already started on The Chapel and we are submitting a bid to the
Heritage Lottery Fund to support the project.
The buildings and their treasures will be made more welcoming with the installation
of new heating, sound and lighting systems.

19. Literature and Music Centre
A Literature and Music Centre will be created to celebrate our connections to
Shelley, Wollstonecraft and Parry.

20. Music and Arts
We will undertake a complete restoration of the historic world-class Organ built by
Willis and Harrison to build upon the musical tradition St Peter’s is famous
for.
We will also engage even more with key sectors in the community such as the

21. Restoration Work
.
Part of this project will be
restoring the historic building,
its amazing Victorian heritage
and the beautiful fittings and
artwork.
We plan to renew the impressive
stonework and building fabric
and to restore the distinctive
wall paintings.
This work will require specialist
conservators and equipment, but will
safeguard the Grade 1 listed building
for generations to come and greatly
improve the ambience of the Church
for all those who visit.

22. The St Peter’s Church Development Project
The Church Development Project is an exciting programme that will be taking place
over the coming years by restoring the fantastic Victorian building.
Designed by Street and embellished by Burne-Jones and Bodley.
It seeks to welcome and encourage everyone to enjoy this very special place and to be
ready for many more years’ service as the Town’s Civic Church.

23. Community Café
A new café will also be created within the front of the Church in partnership with
Bournemouth & Poole College and Bournemouth University.
This facility will provide a splendid welcome and encourage greater use of the church for
community and artistic purposes.