Saint Mary’s is located on Cromford Road ,Crich near Matlock, Derbyshire, DE45DJ, United Kingdom.  It was originally built around 1135.  The original Norman structure of Saint Mary’s in Crich was erected under the direction of Ralph Fitz-Hubert (the first Baron of Crich) or his successor Ralph Fitz- Ralph, during the reign of King Stephen between 1135 and 1154

     Because medieval churches were built and expanded over centuries rather than by.a single.builder, key.figures responsible for different historical phases of the building include

     The Original Founders.(1125–1154):  the local Norman lords Ralph Fitz –Hubert and Ralph.Fitz–Ralph iniated earliest surviving construction, which includes the Norman nave and the north arcade pillars.

     14th Century Expander (1300s): Sir William de Wakebridge, a prominent local knight, funded massive Gothic– style expansions.  His benevolence added the chance!, tower,spire and tne chantry.chapel

     19th and 20th Century Restorers:

The Church was heavily restored in 1861 by prominent Victorian architect Benjamin Ferrey and later repaired by the architecture firm Currey and Thompson

Key Architectural Styles

     Norman (1135–1140) The oldest surving.parts of the interior are the Norman Arcades. The North Arrcade dates to.1135 and the South Arcade shortly after.  They feature characteristic.heavy stone  work and round arches.

     Incorporated Gothic 1325–1350)  The Church underwent a major rebuilding phase in the 14th century.  The Chancellor windows, show case intricate obee reticulated stone tracery.

     Perpendicular  Gothic (C1400). The upper portion of the naive walls was raised to add a clerk story during this phase.

     The flatheaded, 3 light cleristory windows, the ashlar crenallated parapets, and the south porch all display this late medieval style

     

Gothic (1325–1350)  The church underwent a major rebuilding phase in the 14th century.  The Chancellor windows, show case intricate obee articulated stone tracery.

     

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     The Baptist presence in Crich began around 1826 when preaching was introduced to the village by Godfrey Theophilus Pike, brother of J.G  Pike, the minister at Brook Street in Derby.  The earliest gatherings may have taken.place outdoors or in private homes as formal records are scarce. By 1850, the General Baptist Church was formerly constituded  with 20 members,growing to 31 by the following year.. Early membership also increased through the addition of members from near by Belper following the relocation of the Belper Minister

Formation of.the new chapel

The purchase of property for a dedicated chapel was a major step for the congregation .  The Baptists acquired the old Wheeldon House  in Crich Market Place around the 1870’s, despite legal challenges that delayed formal transfer.  This purchase allowed the congregation to plan a purpose built chapel

Construction of the Market Place Chapel

Construction began in mid 1877.The new chapel was designed with a width a  38 feet. QuarryStone for the building was sourced  from local quarries including Parish Quarry and Duke’s Quarry at Whatstandwell.  The estimated cost for construction was L 349-17-00 for labor excluding materials, though total expenses rose to over l,500 due to additional cost.

The architectural style of the building is Italianate Classical with strong non conformist Romanesque Revival overtones.

The church is spacious and constructed of cut stone, showing some attention to architectual architectural display characteristics of the 19th century non.conformist chapels.  Its style.is described as an imitation of the Norman style , evident in semi circular arches, robust masonry, and historically inspired detailing.  The facade includes elements such as

Semi -circular headed windows beneath curved hoodmoulds, with moulded stops and quoined surrounds

Central doorway with a qoined surround and semi circular arch supported by short circular columns with foliage capitals

Perimeter central section, modillioned cornices, asklar friezes and a gablet containing a chiming  clock

Roof covered in.Staffordshire Blue Tile, common for Victorian-era churches in Derbyshire

Critch Stand (formally the Crich Memorial Tower) is a prominent Grade II listed war memorial tower situated atop Crich Hill in Derbyshire, England. It is perched 286 meters above sea level, this 19 meter cylindrical gritstone tower serves as a poignant monument and a “inland light house.” It.provides magnificent panoramic views that stretch across seven counties on clear days.

History and Regimental Dedication

The Original Site

The hill traditionally held older landmarks, starting with a 1760 wooden tower built for George III’s accension, followed by subsequent limestone and grits tone viewing structures.

1923 Construction: It was built between 1922 and 1923. The current memorial tower was designed by Lieutenant Colonel Brewill and was completed by his son Captain L.C.Brewill. It was built by local Stonemason J.C. Payne.

Masonry :The tower is constructed predominantly using high density local Derbyshire gritstone and sandstone. The gritstone was carefully chosen for its extreme weather resistance against the harsh ridge line elements.

Recycled Material: In a feat of early sustainable engineering, stones from the previous 1851 tower (which had been dismantled due to land instability from the nearby) were carefully catalogued, numbered, and reused in the 1923 construction

The beacon. In 1934, a powerful revolving searchlight/beacon was installed at the summit.When lit during special regimental and remembrance events, its beam can be seen flashing from up to 38- 40 miles away.

Latern Gallery: The top features an open arcaded lantern supported by fluted Doric columns, a ciarcaded stone frieze , and a cornice beneath the Ashley dome capped with a flaming filial.

Viewing Platform: located beneath the dome , providing Panasonic views across Derbyshire and beyond

Construction costs: The total construction costs were reported to be around L 2382 with funds raised through public subscription and contributions from the Clay Cross Company, which donated stonework.from an earlier tower,assisted with materials and contributed L200 toward the project.

• Sherwood Forresters: The tower was purposely erected to honor the 11,409 members of the Sherwood Foresters Regiment who died during World WarI

John C.Court Cabaret is an intimate dinner theater in Sarasota, Fl, offering live performances,  cozy Parisian style cabaret atmosphere, and full dining service.  The cabaret is part of the Florida Studio Theatre campus,located in the Hegner Theatre Wing at the corner of Coconut and 1st street. The John C. Court Cabaret in Sarasota was built and opened in 2013 as a part of the Florida Studio Theater’s Hegner Theater Wing

Log Cabin barbeque is a historically notable in New Buffalo, MI known for its unique log cabin architecture  and its place in local Americana.

   Suggestive evidence is that the restaurant was operational in the 1950s and 1906s. The owners were Mr and Mrs Geo Stanisos

     At one time there was  train station in Harbert, MI.  The area around where Harbert was located was originally known as Greenbush. 

     A small two.story depot was built in 1889 in Harbert, MI

The Railroad Station was built by the Chicago and West Michigan. Railway, which later became.part.of the Pete Marquette Railroad and eventually the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad

     Historical Impact: The town was originally named Greenbush but was renamed Harbert when the station was established. The station was highly critical to the local economy, acting  as the main transit hub to ship produce, fruit from local orchards and goods from a thriving local pickle factory to Chicago and Detroit

  Distance ice from Habert, MI station to New Buffalo is 8.3 mi  Precise closure date is unknown.

     Carl Sandburg

In 1926, author and poet Carl Sandburg (1878–1967) and his family rented a summer home on Lake Michigan, near the town of Sawyer, MI  Two years later, Sandburg purchased several lots in Harbert, MI.  His wife Lillian (1883-1977), whom he called Paula, designed and supervised construction of a beachfront three story home that would become their year round residence for the next 17 years. Sandburg  rode the train from Harbert to Chicago to  return to his office at the Chicago Daily News as needed. When he stayed up all night writing, his wife Lillian left breakfast and coffee by his office door.  While living near here, Sandburg completed several books  including a volume of poetry called The People: Yes, Steichen the Photographer,and the Pulitzer Prize winning multi-volume set Abraham Lincoln: the War Years.