The Present Church
Classic view of the church from across the Tweed
The church was built in the l3th century Gothic style. Its architect, William Young of
London, was nothing if not catholic in his commissions, for he also designed such
contrasting buildings as the Municipal Buildings in Glasgow and what was the War
Office in Whitehall, London.
Today’s church, with its fine crown spire, dominates the High Street and it is from
there that the crow-stepped gable can be seen to full effect. The building has a
number of links with previous buildings, including the sculptured Coat of Arms of
the Burgh which is built into the east elevation of the tower, while above this, is the
clock taken from the earlier building.
Higher still, the ancient bells from two earlier buildings were re-cast into one great
bell which now hangs in the belfry of the present building.
The church in daytime
The church at night
Peebles from the tower
Clock from inside
Crown spire from inside
The Present Church
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