Welcome to our new Heritage Archive – a digital repository, which brings together the history and artefacts found in St Peter’s Church. This is is an ongoing project, so you can check back to see progress as we add more for you to discover and learn about St Peter’s in Church Langton. The archive comprises four categories, the building, the churchyard, memorabilia and people. St Peter’s has a rich and long history, manifested not only in its artefacts, but very much in the characters that have helped to shape the church in every sense of the word.
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SUMMER TOURS OF ST. PETER’S, CHURCH LANGTON
Discover St Peter’s Church, one of Leicestershire’s finest churches, here in Church Langton.
How wonderful that Spring is here but what does it mean to you?
Spring is a beautiful time of year and I must say my favourite. It is uplifting to leave the dark nights and mornings behind us as the evenings begin to…
Dear John
Dear John, a tribute to our postman on his retirement…
Quinquennial Inspection 2022
The Quinquennial Inspection has been undertaken in 2022 and the report is now available. You can read the Guidance Notes and Summary of Recommendations here or request a copy of…
A Weekend of ‘Messiah’ at St Peter’s
Thanks from PCC of St Peter’s Church Langton to all who came and sang or listened, helped, supported and organised this wonderful event. Photos from the performance included!
A Weekend of ‘Messiah’ at St Peter’s
Alleluia – Thank you! A wonderful weekend of Messiah at St Peter’s – There are more photos and news to follow, but briefly, we wanted to thank everyone who came,…
A Weekend of ‘Messiah’ at St Peter’s
Friday 13th and Saturday 14th May Come and enjoy Messiah! 7.30pm – Doors open from 6.45pm The Messiah was performed in an English parish church for the first time in…
A Weekend of ‘Messiah’ at St Peter’s
Friday 13th and Saturday 14th May Come and enjoy Messiah! The Messiah was performed in an English parish church for the first time in 1759. It was held in St…
Media makers
Part of our Digital Persona project You’re invited to join us on Saturday 26th June 1:30-3:30pm for a special ‘Media Maker’ event taking place at St. Peter’s Church. Supported by…
Laurence Saunders
Laurence Saunders was a priest at St Peter’s Church in Church Langton. He was eventually martyred for his faith at Coventry. Read on to find out more about this man…
Visitor Guides
Download our Visitor and Young Persons Guides
Messiah – 250 Years
In 2009, St Peter’s celebrated 250 years since Handel’s Messiah was first performed in a parish church. We are delighted to share a programme and tickets from that occasion! Read…
The Reredos
The reredos is the decorated wall area beneath the East Window and behind the High Altar. In St Peter’s Church, this takes the form of alabaster with numerous carvings relating…
The Building
St Peter’s tall 14th Century tower is an imposing landmark. It stands in its churchyard completely encircled by redbrick walls as part of the small Church Langton village. The church…
Discovery walk – Aug 2019
We were delighted to explore the churchyard with a Discovery Walk – All manner of wildlife birds, insects, fungi and plants were found on a lovely summer’s afternoon. Everyone really…
Heritage Talks – July 2019
Heritage Open Days and Festival of Archaeology We were delighted to launch our Visitors Guide and host two events at St Peter’s on 10th July. We had tours of the…
Visitor Guide 2019
Available inside church – £1.00 We have a new guide book! Something that St Peter’s has needed for a very long time! The guides were funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund…
Dedication Festival Service, 2019
Sunday 30th June 2019 On Sunday 30th June, a wonderful Service was held to celebrate the completion of work to the roof to replace the lead stolen by thieves in…
Heritage Project 2018-2019
In 2017, like many churches throughout the UK, St Peter’s was targeted by lead thieves. They came three times, twice in June taking lead from its North Aisle roof and…
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