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Celebrating the 400th anniversary of
the St John polyptych in St Mary’s
Church, Lydiard Park

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1/4 Aromatic Crispy Duck
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Sweet & Sour Chicken (HK Style)
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The unique multi-panel illustration of the St John family tree. The Chicken Chow Mein
hidden parts will be on show and explained on 24, 25 & 26 July Satay Roast Pork
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As St Mary’s Church in Lydiard Park the genealogical information than Egg Fried Rice, Prawn Crackers & Fortune Cookies
prepares to celebrate a significant his Uncle Richard?
anniversary in July, a message from Palmer Hamilton had a similar £21.88 (Menu price £29.20)
the USA reveals a 400 year connec- task in 2014. The new Prior was Special meal cannot be changed • Available to 23rd November 2015
tion, writes Frances Bevan. required to have a banner bearing Tel: 01793 703388
In June 2014, Palmer Hamilton, a his coat of arms to be carried in
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came to creating a coat of arms the arms designed includes the golden Licenced to sell and deliver wine and beer
new Prior of the USA Order looked falcon, the St John family emblem
to his Wiltshire family history for that will be familiar to visitors to St See our full menu at: www.rendezvous.uk.net
inspiration. Mary’s Church.
Palmer can trace his ancestry back The three falcons each hold
through the Tucker family, who a palmer’s or pilgrim’s staff, a
founded Bermuda, to Sir Richard St reference to Hamilton’s christian
George who compiled the St John name. The motto Firmitas in Coelo Roves Farm
genealogy on the polyptych in St – Stability in Heaven – reflects
Mary’s Church. Hamilton’s work with the Episcopal A great family day out, come rain or shine
Sir Richard St George of Hatley Church’s House of Bishops’ Task
Saint George, Cambridgeshire was Force to address current issues
knighted in 1616 and served as facing that Church.
Norroy King of Arms before being Meanwhile the St Mary’s Church
appointed Clarenceux King of Arms Building & Conservation Appeal
in 1623, the second highest heraldic committee will shortly submit a
appointment in England. refined bid to the Heritage Lottery
Sir Richard married Elizabeth, the Fund, having now independently
eldest daughter of Nicholas St John raised and secured funds approach-
and his wife Elizabeth. ing £175,000. OPEN DAILY
So when Sir John St John commis- Urgent conservation work on the
sioned the tribute to his illustrious 18th Century Reredos (behind the until 23rd December, 10am- 5pm
ancestors, installed in St Mary’s in altar and the east Chancel wall is Animals, Activities & Play
1615, who better to ask to compile due to begin soon.
for the whole day!
1615 to 2015. A weekend to celebrate
The banner will be on display with the magnificent 17th Century Summer
St John Polyptych on the 400th anniversary weekend: 24, 25, 26 July.
Members of St Mary’s congregation will be serving strawberry cream Holiday Themes
teas from the stable room next to the church. including Jurassic
• The rich medieval interior and a chance to learn about the fascinating
Tudor connection can be viewed during the Lydiard Park Craft Fair in the Farm, Superheroes,
Walled Garden on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July. See page 21. Bear Hunt &
• On Saturday 4 July, 7pm, there will be an evening of music and poetry Neverland!
through time, featuring Strictly Recorders and the Wentworth Singers.
Tickets are £5 on the door at St Mary’s Church.
•The church is also open on Fridays, 11am to 4.30pm, with volunteers Sevenhampton, Nr. Swindon 01793 763939
from the local branch National Association of Decorative & Fine Arts www.rovesfarm.co.uk
Societies conducting guided tours.
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