Civil War

• Charles I - executed on in January 1649
• After the execution parliament abolished the monarchy
• This caused conflict in Scotland because of the changed in religion (protestant -> catholic)
• Non-Anglican protestants were either Presbyterians or Independants
• A wall was built onto of the pulpitum screen, the two sides were known as Peter's east and Peter's west
• To allow access to peters east a wall was adapted in the Speke Chantry to make a doorway
• The monarchy was restored in 1660
• During the restoration the doorway was sealed and wall taken down
• 1665 the organ was rebuilt by John Loosemore
• Pre-Civil War;

  Anglican church

  Organ

  West Entrance
• Post Civil War

  Puritan

  East entrance -> Independents

  West entrance -> Presbyterians

  Wall through Speke Chantry

  Organ was destroyed
• Resformation:

  Anglican

  Speke chantry was sealed

  Organ was rebuilt

  Wall was taken down