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The first record of the church is in 1258, and the oldest floor slab Memorial dates from 1496. This large church is now mostly the work of a 17th-century restoration, after the tower collapsed in 1651 destroying much of the chancel and south transept. It was rebuilt in 1658. The church is in a cruciform plan with north and south transepts, a central four stage crossing tower, nave with north and south aisles and clerestory windows, chancel, and south porch. There is also a Lady Chapel, Vestry and Sacristy. The oldest part of the church is the north transept which has two arches and an octagonal pier with fine leaf decoration on the capital. This was revealed during a restoration in 1873. The four bay chancel was refurbished around the same time, and it was extended to its original size. The north aisle was rebuilt using original material as well as the clerestory, battlements, and other parts church in 1854. The south porch was also added. There was further restoration in 1905. The church has numerous stained glass windows from the nineteenth century by several well-known artists. The west window of the south transept contains mediaeval glass, and is unusual in having two coins set into the glass. The organ was originally on a gallery at the west end, and in 1841 a new organ was placed on the south side of chancel. It was subsequently enlarged and has been overhauled several times since. In 1980 it was completely rebuilt with a new movable console. The tower has a ring of 10 bells. In 2009 a toilet and kitchen were installed in the west end of church. In 2010 the nave and south aisle roofs were repaired with the aid of a grant from English Heritage.

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Top Retford Hotel Reviews

Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield

10/10 Excellent

"Good city centre location with restaurant and bar and small discount for Qpark."

WILDES INNS

6/10 Okay

"We stayed here for our friends wedding reception but for the price of our room £151 for a night we were disappointed. Bring your own toiletries as the hotel only supply x1 of each 30ml shower gel shampoo conditioner. No enough for 2 guests for 4 showers. No fridge in room to put milk (if like me who loves her cuppa tea) or bring your own wine .hotel will charge you if you leave your empty bottles in the bin . Small Cold plates at breakfast (we had a cooked one) i did ask the waitress for a warm plate but she said they dont have a plate warmer. Overall hotel looks lovely from outside bed was comfy but im afraid to say ive stayed at some fantastic hotels but this isnt one of them Ps they will take an extra £50 from you at check in refundable if no damage to the room or empty alcohol bottles in bin. Order at the bar a large white wine + pint of cider costs £20"

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