All Saints' Church, Ripley

All Saints’ Church stands in the Derbyshire village of Ripley. Built in 1821 by the Butterley Company, it is a plain parish church of the Church of England. A small baptistry was added a century later in 1921. The building was restored again in 1951 after years of use. Its modest exterior gives little hint of the music inside. The church is worth the journey for its historic organ. Robert Postill of York built the instrument in 1846. Leslie B. Taylor once played it, followed by Fred Morley from 1927 to 1933. Cyril M. Arthur took over in 1933 and continued for an unknown period. The organ still sounds during services and recitals. Inside, the Postill organ dominates the west end. The nave is plain and well-lit by clear windows. The small baptistry is tucked beside the tower. Outside, the churchyard holds simple gravestones under tall trees. The village green lies a short walk away, adding to the quiet scene.