New transcription: Particulars of Pews &c in St. Mary’s Church, Cheltenham, 1822

Newly transcribed by Jill Waller, this book of accounts, compiled by W. Gyde, actually covers the period 1822-28. Besides an account of pew proprietors, and payments for pew renovations in 1821-22, the notebook includes an 1822-24 statement, by churchwarden James Fowler, of renovations and repairs to the church. A list of subscribers to a new service of communion plate in 1824 is given, with the amount paid to Mr Riviere, revealing that he was the maker of the new service.

Original document by kind permission of Dr Stephen Jones, Chair of the Friends of Cheltenham Minster St. Mary’s.
Transcribed by Jill Waller, Dec 2025.

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