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Century of Revolution

 

  • COR1
    Halifax Parish Church witnessed further upheavals during the English Civil Wars of the seventeenth century, a period of bitter conflict, which caused severe disruption to the local textile trade. A Puritan stronghold, Halifax suffered occupation by both Royalist troops after the Royalist victory at Adwalton Moor in 1643 and by Parliamentarian forces after the Royalist defeat at Marston Moor.

    Dr John Favour’s energetic and inspiring ministry as Vicar of Halifax from 1593 to 1623 promoted the growth of Puritanism in the parish and an upsurge in charitable bequests including the endowment of Heath Grammar School. Favour’s Puritan successors, included Dr Robert Clay, Vicar of Halifax from 1624-28, who converted the charnel house in the crypt in 1626 into a parochial chained library, whose collection of rare books is now housed in the University of York.

    However, the Laudian Vicar, Dr Richard Marsh appointed in 1638, sought to restore the liturgical practice of the Pre-Reformation Church, arousing the opposition of the Puritan laity. He fled on the outbreak of the Civil War to join the royalist forces, but was taken prisoner at Manchester and the revenues of the vicarage helped to finance the forces of Lord Ferdinando Fairfax.

    The Puritan stronghold of Halifax suffered a Royalist army of occupation after the Royalist victory at Adwalton Moor in June 1643, but the town reverted to Parliamentarian control early in the following year, which ended with the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660.

    However, a native of the parish of Halifax of Puritan descent, Dr John Tillotson, later preached the thanksgiving sermon for the accession of William and Mary after the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and was subsequently appointed Archbishop of Canterbury and the remains of the influential Dissenting preacher, Oliver Heywood were interred in the Parish Church in 1702.
  • COR2
    Enduring symbols of the Commonwealth period were the distinctive plain-glazed windows, donated by Dorothy Waterhouse in memory of her husband Nathaniel, a Halifax Puritan merchant and benefactor of the poor in 1652, the year that the Commonwealth Arms were installed in the church.
  • COR3
    The font, which had been unceremoniously removed by Scottish Presbyterian soldiers in April 1645 was reinstated at the Restoration, when Dr Marsh returned to ‘administer the sacrament with surplice and red tippet’ and perform the first baptisms in February 1661, ousting the Puritan incumbent, Eli Bentley.
  • COR4
    Old Tristram, an effigy of a licensed beggar who operated within the precincts of Halifax Parish Church during the late seventeenth century clutching an alms box and bearing a scroll with the legend: ‘Pray Remember the Poor’ is testimony to the economic hardship experienced by many during this period.

    Text researched and written by Dr John A. Hargreaves

    Images:

    Artist’s impression of a gargoyle at the top of the Bell Tower; the Favour Memorial in the south west corner of the church, Commonwealth window on the south wall of the church, the font, and Old Tristram (all Chris Lord Photography)

EVENTS CALENDAR

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Apr
Organ Recital by Charles Edmondson
Organ Recital by Charles Edmondson
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May
May Day Bank Holiday Organ Recital by Dr Simon Lindley
May Day Organ Recital
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The Doghouse in association with The Grayston Unity are very pleased to present: Sat 16th June - Richard Dawson + Jim Ghedi (support).
The Doghouse in association with The Grayston Unity are very pleased to present:Sat 16th June -...
April 2018
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RSCM Junior Millenium Youth Choir
11:00
The RSCM Junior Millennium Youth Choir is a new initiative for young boy and girl choristers
Date : 06 April 2018
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Organ Recital by Charles Edmondson
13:00
Organ Recital by Charles Edmondson
Date : 26 April 2018
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Services Coming Up

22
Apr
Evensong
This is a quiet, contemplative service which is mostly sung and in traditional language (approx 50...
23
Apr
Morning Prayer
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
23
Apr
Daily Eucharist
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
April 2018
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
1
Early Eucharist Service
09:00
This is a said service (approx 45 mins) in traditional language which takes place in the Holdsworth
Evensong
16:00
This is a quiet, contemplative service which is mostly sung and in traditional language (approx 50
Date : 01 April 2018
2
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 02 April 2018
3
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 03 April 2018
4
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 04 April 2018
5
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 05 April 2018
6
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 06 April 2018
7
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Evensong
16:00
This is a quiet, contemplative service which is mostly sung and in traditional language (approx 50
Date : 08 April 2018
9
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 09 April 2018
10
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 10 April 2018
11
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 11 April 2018
12
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 12 April 2018
13
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 13 April 2018
14
15
Evensong
16:00
This is a quiet, contemplative service which is mostly sung and in traditional language (approx 50
Date : 15 April 2018
16
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 16 April 2018
17
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 17 April 2018
18
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 18 April 2018
19
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 19 April 2018
20
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 20 April 2018
21
22
Evensong
16:00
This is a quiet, contemplative service which is mostly sung and in traditional language (approx 50
Date : 22 April 2018
23
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 23 April 2018
24
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 24 April 2018
25
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 25 April 2018
26
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 26 April 2018
27
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 27 April 2018
28
29
Evensong
16:00
This is a quiet, contemplative service which is mostly sung and in traditional language (approx 50
Date : 29 April 2018
30
Morning Prayer
09:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Daily Eucharist
12:30
A 30 minute service of prayers, confession and Eucharist.
Evening Prayer
16:00
A 20 minute spoken service in modern language.
Date : 30 April 2018

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