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St. Peter's Church and Shelley Family Tomb

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St. Peter's Church and Shelley Family Tomb

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St. Peter's Church and Shelley Family Tomb

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  • Location: South West England, England, United Kingdom

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    May 18, 2025

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    St. Peters church (1845) was inspired by the Reverend Alexander Bennett who oversaw its construction and became the minister for 35 years. He died in 1880 just one month after a service of thanksgiving for the completion of the iconic bell tower which contains 8 Bells. The churchyard also contains the tomb of the Wollstonecraft / Shelley family housing the remains of Mary Shelley who authored the Frankenstein novel.

    April 24, 2026

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    St Peter's Church is a Grade I listed Gothic Revival building that serves as the town's original parish church. Designed primarily by the architect George Edmund Street, it is recognized for its striking 202-foot spire which dominates the local skyline.

    The church is renowned for its architectural beauty and its historical connections to the Shelley family.

    Literary Significance: The churchyard contains the Shelley family vault, which is the final resting place of Mary Shelley (author of Frankenstein), her parents (Mary Wollstonecraft and William Godwin), and the heart of her husband, the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley.
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