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3 unusual facts about Advent Hunstone


Advent Hunstone

Advent Hunstone (known as "Old" Advent) was from a family of wood carvers from Tideswell Derbyshire.

Other nearby churches in Derbyshire where Advent Hunstone's work may be found include the lych gate at Burbage, the reredos and high altar at Dronfield the organ cases and choirstalls at Matlock St Giles, various furnishings at Millers Dale and at Wormhill the chancel furnishings.

St John the Baptist, Tideswell

The ends of the pews have intricate carvings by the local, curiously named, Advent Hunstone.



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