Hospital Fundraising

27/05/1930

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The wards of Peterborough were expected to contribute toward the £100,000 needed for the New Hospital. East ward was £1,711 short of its target and , to bridge the gap, held a three-day 'Olde English Fayre' beginning on this date. The 'Cream of the Gentlewomen of the city' supported and ran over twenty events, all dressed in period costume. Their slogan was 'so buy our things, and see our shows, and bring our labours to a close. Then thanks to us, and thanks to you, the Hospital will have its due.' (Bull, J. and V., Perry, S. and Sturgess, R., Peterborough in Pictures Vol. 3, S.B. Publications, 1990) Taken from The Peterborough Book of Days by Brian Jones, The History Press, 2014.

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St Mark's Supportive Hankey

1857

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St Mark's Church on Lincoln Road owes its existence to the arrival of the railways. The huge influx of railway workers and their families were provided with housing by the railway companies and churches were built for each new area. St Mark's was consecrated on 26th September 1856 and completed in 1857 thanks to a £25 donation by local M.P. Mr T. Hankey.

There was a ceremony to lay the first stone of the church in 1855. All the local dignitaries and school children gathered in Peterborough Cathedral to sing and listen to sermons before walking to the church. A total of £107 was raised by the congregation to pay for the building work.

The first foundation stone was placed in the ground with several commemorative items. These included a glass bottle with current currency and a role of parchment naming the dignitaries and architect connected to the building. Several tools were deposited which related to the Freemasons, who we may assume, were instrumental in raising money for the building and/or construction of the building.

The first vicar of St. Mark's was Rev. C. Camp/e who caused quite a commotion once by fainting during a sermon. The organ was installed in 1858 and was built by Messrs. Bryceson and Son, of London.

In 1957, to mark the centenary of the church, a new hall was added to the building.

Photo credit: St Mark's Church, Lincoln Road, Peterborough