Addison Street Congregational Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Addison Street Congregational Church |
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| 52°57′48.05″N 1°9′18.08″W / 52.9633472°N 1.1550222°W | |
| Location | Nottingham |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Congregational |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Henry Sulley |
| Groundbreaking | 1883 |
| Completed | 1884 |
| Construction cost | £6,000 |
| Closed | 1966 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 94 feet (29 m) |
| Width | 47 feet (14 m) |
The Addison Street Congregational Church was a church located in Nottingham, England. It was built in 1884. The church closed its doors in 1966. Its members joined with another church, the Sherwood Congressional Church. After closing, the building was used as a warehouse. Eventually, it was taken down.
History of the Church
The church started as a "daughter church." This means it grew out of a larger, older church called the Castle Gate Congregational Centre. In 1867, a temporary church made of iron was opened on Addison Street.
When the church members had enough money, they decided to build a new, permanent church. They spent about £6,000 on this new building. That was a lot of money back then!
Opening and Closing
The new Addison Street Congregational Church officially opened on Wednesday, February 27, 1884. It served the community for many years.
In 1966, the church decided to combine with the Sherwood Congregational Church. Because of this merger, services at the Addison Street building stopped that year. The last minister of the church was Reverend Eric Way.
What Happened Next?
By 1978, the church building was no longer used for worship. It had been turned into a warehouse. Later, the building was completely demolished. This was done to make space for new playing fields for a school.
The Church Organ
A special pipe organ was put into the church. It was built by a company owned by Charles Lloyd. The first concert on this new organ happened on February 5, 1885. The music was played by Herbert Stephen Irons, who was the organist at St. Andrew's Church, Nottingham.
Later, in 1930, the organ was made even bigger. This work was done by Roger Yates, another organ builder. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
One of the people who played the organ at this church was John Thornton Masser.
