All Saints' Church, Ripley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints’ Church, Ripley |
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All Saints’ Church, Ripley
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| 53°03′3.27″N 1°24′22.4″W / 53.0509083°N 1.406222°W | |
| Location | Ripley, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | allsaintsripley.org.uk |
| History | |
| Dedication | All Saints |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Groundbreaking | 1820 |
| Completed | 1821 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Ripley |
| Deanery | Heanor |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
All Saints’ Church in Ripley is a special old church in Ripley, Derbyshire, England. It is a Grade II listed building, which means it is important and protected because of its history and architecture. It is a parish church and part of the Church of England.
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History of All Saints’ Church
This church was built a long time ago, in 1821. A company called the Butterley Company helped construct it. Over the years, the church has had some updates.
Church Additions and Repairs
In 1921, a special area for baptisms, called the baptistry, was added. Later, in 1951, the church was restored. This means it was repaired and made to look good again.
The Church Organ
All Saints’ Church has a very old organ. It was made in 1846 by Robert Postill, a famous organ builder from York. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
Past Organ Players
Many talented people have played the organ at All Saints’ Church. Some of the organists included:
- Leslie B. Taylor
- Fred Morley, who played from 1927 to 1933. He had also been an organist at St Luke's Church, Derby and later at St Andrew's Church, Derby.
- Cyril M. Arthur, who started playing in 1933.
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