All Saints' Church, Brailsford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints’ Church, Brailsford |
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All Saints’ Church, Brailsford (photograph by Clive Woolliscroft)
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| 52°58′6.62″N 1°38′12.49″W / 52.9685056°N 1.6368028°W | |
| Location | Brailsford |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | All Saints |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
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| Parish | Brailsford |
| Deanery | Ashbourne |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
All Saints’ Church, Brailsford is a very old church located in Brailsford, Derbyshire, England. It is part of the Church of England and is considered a Grade I listed building. This means it's a really important historical building that needs to be protected.
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Discovering All Saints' Church
A Glimpse into History
This church has been standing since the 12th century, which is over 800 years ago! Imagine all the history it has seen. It has a tall tower on the west side, a main area called the nave, and a special part called the chancel.
Between 1882 and 1883, the church was "restored." This means it was carefully repaired and updated to make it look its best. During this time, old wooden galleries were taken out. The walls and pillars were cleaned, removing old plaster and paint. The stone around the doors and windows was also cleaned and fixed. New oak benches were put in, replacing the old pews. The floor in the nave was relaid with oak blocks, and the chancel floor got beautiful Minton tiles.
What is a Parish?
All Saints' Church is part of a "joint parish." This means it works together with a few other churches in the area. They share resources and help each other out. The churches in this joint parish are:
- St James' Church, Edlaston
- St Martin's Church, Osmaston
- St Michael's Church, Shirley
- Holy Trinity Church, Yeaveley
Remembering People: Memorials
Inside the church, you can find memorials. These are special plaques or carvings that remember people who have passed away. They often tell you a little bit about the person and when they lived. Some of the memorials at All Saints' Church include:
- Edward Cox (died 1846)
- Annie Mosse (died 1868)
- Dorothy Draper (died 1683)
The Church Organ
The church has a wonderful pipe organ. It was built in 1914 by a company called Harrison and Harrison. A pipe organ is a large musical instrument that makes sound by sending air through many pipes. It's often used to play music during church services.
The Church Bells
The church tower holds a set of 6 bells, called a "peal of bells." Some of these bells are very old! Three of them were made in 1717 by Abraham I Rudhall. Two others are from 1816, and the newest bell was added in 1956 by John Taylor & Co. These bells are rung to call people to worship or to celebrate special events.
See also
- Grade I listed churches in Derbyshire
- Listed buildings in Brailsford
