Albion United Reformed Church facts for kids
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Albion United Reformed Church
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| 52°57′9.42″N 1°08′3.24″W / 52.9526167°N 1.1342333°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 58213 39784 |
| Location | Sneinton, Nottingham |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Congregational |
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| Architect(s) | Thomas Oliver, William Booker |
| Groundbreaking | 1855 |
| Completed | 1856 |
| Closed | 1986 |
The Albion Congregational Church is a historic building in Nottingham, England. It was built on Sneinton Road in 1856. This building is special because it is a Grade II listed building. This means it is protected for its historical or architectural importance.
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History of the Church Building
Building and Opening
The church building first opened its doors in 1856. It was designed by two architects, Thomas Oliver and William Booker. In 1904, the church was made larger. A new section was added at the back, and a special room was built for the organ.
Changes Over Time
In the early 1970s, the Albion Congregational Church joined a new group. It became part of the United Reformed Church. This happened as many other Congregational Churches in England also joined this new group.
However, by 1986, the church building needed a lot of repairs. The costs to fix and keep up the building were too high. Because of this, the people who went to Albion Church decided to join another church. They moved to Dales United Reformed Church in Bakersfield.
New Purpose for the Building
After the church closed, the building found a new use. The Macedon Trust started using it. It was then known as the Albion Night Shelter. This shelter helped people who needed a safe place to stay at night.
