The main body of the church was rebuilt in 1825, and there were further major alterations in 1907 by Charles Hodgson Fowler paid for by Mrs. Henry Stanton.

[4] The nave was lengthened westwards by 10 feet (3.0 m) when a new western doorway surmounted by a niche holding the figure of St Peter was inserted.

A larger arch was built at the entrance to the chancel, and a carved oak screen was provided.

He said he would leave the matter to the congregation, but as there was a good number present when the service started, he decided that the psalms would be sung.

[5] In a further escalation, the male members of the choir, who were employees of the Squire, no longer attended, and the electric light, provided by the plant at Snelston Hall, was cut off.