The consecration service was attended by the Royal Wiltshire Militia who marched to the church with the clergy in procession.

Successive incumbents added to the development of the building and the culture of the parish, notably Canon Frederick Phipps who served for 34 years and introduced the Anglo-Catholic style of worship that continues to this day.

He was priest of St Peter's for seven years and did much to increase the church's devotional atmosphere.

In more recent years, St Peter's has become an active member of both Forward in Faith and The Society (Church of England), and the PCC have passed Resolutions A, B and C in opposition to the ordination of women as priests.

St Peter's has a hand-carved, wooden collection of Stations of the Cross that decorate the walls of the church.