John Hannah
by B. van Cleve
John Hannah was born on 16/07/1818 to John D. Hannah (1792 – 1867) and his wife Jane Capavor (1791 – 1870). He was baptised on 17/07/1818 in London.
He married Ann Sophia Gregory (1818 – 1876) on 05/07/1843 in Nottingham. They had 2 children, John Julius Hannah and Carlotte Mary Hannah.
He is the grandfather of William Maitland Julius Hannah, who died in South Aftrica and is commemorated in St. Peter’s Church on two Memorial Plaques.
John Hannah died in Brighton on 01/06/1888.
In the parochial cemetery lies all that can die of the Venerable JOHN HANNAH D.C.L.Oxon., fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford 1840 – 1844, chaplain of Coombe Longa, Oxon. 1843 – 1845, rector of the Edinburgh Academy 1847 – 1854, warden of Trinity College, Glenalmond, and Pantonian Professor of Theology 1854 – 1870, Bampton Lecturer 1863, Vicar of Brighton and Rector of West Blatchington 1870 – 1887, Prebendary of Sidlesham in Chichester Cathedral 1874 – 1888, Archdeacon of Lewes 1876 – 1888.
Born at Lincoln July 16th 1818, died at the vicarage Brighton June 1st 1888.
He divided the parish of Brighton into ecclesiastical districts, making each district church free and unappropriated for ever. He transferred the parochial rights of the parish of Brighton from the old church of St Nicholas to this building, which he greatly beautified and improved.
This commemorative tablet was placed here by his only son, who succeeded him as Vicar of Brighton.
“They rest from their labours, and their works do follow them.”
Eliza G. Cooke
Eliza Georgianna Cooke is commemorated in a memorial plaque in St. Peter's Church Brighton. She was the wife of the curate Thomas Cooke.
Benedict George Hoskyns
Benedict George Hoskyns was Vicar of St. Peter's Church, Brighton, and then became Archdeacon of Hastings and later of Chichester.
John Leonhard Brigden
John Leonhard Brigden was a coach builder and he was four times mayor of Brighton. He is buried in the St. Nicholas of Myra Churchyard.
John Muzzall Newnham
John Muzzall Newnham was churchwarden and chairman of the guardians of the poor. He died in 1892 at the age of 63.
Arthur Blackman
Arthur Blackman was headmaster of the Central Schools, Brighton, for 28 years, and member of the Parish Church Choir for 20 years.
George Attree and Ernest Charles Attree
Two memorial plaques, the first for the churchwarden George Attree, the second for his 24 year old son Ernest Charles Attree.
William Maitland Julius Hannah
Two Memorial Plaques, one in Latin, for William Maitland Julius Hannah, son of John Julius Hannah, Vicar of St. Peter's Church Brighton.
Charles Campion
Memorial plaque for Lieutenant Charles Campion, who died at Vlakfontein, S. Africa. He was the son of Colonel William Henry Campion.
Charles Gervaise Boxall
Charles Gervaise Boxall was the grandson of William Boxall, who is also commemorated in a memorial plaque in St. Peter's Church.
James Ross Gwatkin
This memorial plaque in St. Peter's Church Brighton commemorates James Ross Gwatkin, who served as a churchwarden for 29 years.
William Boxall
William Boxall D.L. was present as High Constable of Brighton when the foundation stone of St. Peter's Church was laid.
Richard Durnford
Memorial Plaque in Latin with English translation for Richard Durnford, born in Berkshire, Bishop of Chichester.
War Memorial Plaques
There are four War Memorial Plaques in St. Peter's Church. One for victims of the Second Boer War and three for victims of the Great War.
Commemoration of Construction Milestones
St. Peter's Church underwent several modifications and additions. Some of the construction milestones are commemorated by memorial plaques.
Floor Plan for Memorial Plaques
This floor plan indicates only the position of memorial plaques for individuals, and only if they are to be found inside the church building.
William Robinson
William Robinson had been a verger to St. Nicholas Church and to St. Peter's Church Brighton. He died at the age of 46.
Restoring Damaged Text – The C.G. Boxall Memorial
The memorial plaque for C. G. Boxall has suffered severe damage over time. After painstaking detective work the text could be recovered.
‘This project is kindly funded by Historic England as part of the Everyday Heritage - Working Class Histories. We are grateful to them for this funding.’