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 |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Groundbreaking | 1820 |
| Completed | 1821 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Ripley |
| Deanery | Heanor |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
All Saints’ Church, Ripley is a special old church in Ripley, Derbyshire, England. It's part of the Church of England. This church is also a Grade II listed building, which means it's an important historical place that needs to be protected.
History of All Saints' Church
This church was built a long time ago, in 1821. A company called the Butterley Company helped build it. Imagine, it's over 200 years old!
Later, in 1921, a special area for baptisms was added. This area is called a baptistry. The church also had some important repairs and updates in 1951. These updates helped keep the building in good condition.
The Church Organ
Inside All Saints' Church, there is a beautiful organ. This large musical instrument was made in 1846. It was built by a person named Robert Postill from York.
Organs make sound using many pipes. You can find more details about this specific organ on a special website. It's called the National Pipe Organ Register.
Meet the Organists
Over the years, several people have played the organ at All Saints' Church. Here are some of the organists who have shared their musical talents:
- Leslie B. Taylor
- Fred Morley (from 1927 to 1933). He used to be the organist at St Luke's Church, Derby. After Ripley, he became the organist at St Andrew's Church, Derby.
- Cyril M. Arthur (from 1933 onwards).
See also
- Listed buildings in Ripley, Derbyshire
