All Saints' Church, Calbourne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints' Church, Calbourne |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
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| Dedication | All Saints |
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| Parish | Calbourne |
| Diocese | Portsmouth |
| Province | Canterbury |
All Saints' Church in Calbourne is a historic church located on the beautiful Isle of Wight in England. It's part of the Church of England, which is the main Christian church in England. This old church has been a special place for people in the village of Calbourne for many years.
A Look Back in Time
The church itself is very old, dating back to the Middle Ages. Imagine how many generations of people have visited this church! The tall tower you see today was rebuilt in 1752.
The churchyard, which is the area around the church, has special graves. These are called Commonwealth war graves. They belong to two soldiers from the British Army who died during World War I. These graves help us remember their service and sacrifice.
The Church Organ
All Saints' Church has a special musical instrument called an organ. This organ was made in 1873 by a company called Forster and Andrews. It has two keyboards, which are called "manuals" on an organ.
You can find out more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register website. This website keeps records of many organs across the country.
