A visitors book located in St. Puals Church in Ramsey, Isle of Man. The book is on a table at the back of the Church and is to your left as you enter.
The first entry in this book dates from 26th April 2011.
St. Paul's was consecrated by Bishop Murray on Sunday, Auguust 18th, 1822.
Extracts from "Shining By The Sea- A History of Ramsey 1800 - 1914, Constance Radcliffe"
"At first, the building was a plain oblong, with a flat ceiling inside, but the accommodation was soon found to be insufficient. The West gallery was erected in 1830, largely for the use of the players of the clarinet, bass fiddle and serpent (who provided the music until the first organ was built in 1852), and the North and South wings, with galleries over, in 1844. The present vestry, choir stalls, pulpit, and font, were erected and installed in 1874, and the previous vestry (the small semi-circular apse at the East end) incorporated into the Sanctuary, which was panelled with walnut wood from Ballakillinghan. Until 1914, the pulpit stood in the centre of the church, immediately in front of the first row of pews"
"The present porch, which replaced a smaller one and a paved area enclosed by railing and gates, was completed in 1938, and the integral Church Hall and ancillary rooms in 1972"
St. Pual's today boasts one of the finest Church Organs on the Island. It was built by Forster & Andrews of Hull in 1883 and was overhauled in stages starting in 1990. (
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The Church also has some fine stained-glass windows such as the window which in part is a memorial for George Herbert Paton (
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As there is much to see in this Church visitors should set aside at least an hour to full appreciate everything.
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Source: "Shining By The Sea- A History of Ramsey 1800 - 1914": Constance Radcliffe