All Saints' Church, Thorney Hill facts for kids

Quick facts for kids All Saints' Church
All Saints' Church
Religion
Affiliation	Church of England
Ecclesiastical or organizational status	Active
Year consecrated	1906
Location
Location	Thorney Hill, Hampshire, England
Architecture
Architect(s)	Detmar Blow
Architectural type	Church
Architectural style	Baroque
Listed Building – Grade I
Official name	Church of All Saints
Designated	24 September 1985
Reference no.	1302198

All Saints' Church is a special church in Thorney Hill, England, that belongs to the Church of England. It was built between 1905 and 1906. Since 1985, it has been a 'Grade I listed building,' which means it's a very important historical building. There's also a memorial outside the church for World War I, which is also a protected historical site.

The Church's Story

Why All Saints' Church Was Built

All Saints' Church was built by Lord and Lady Manners. They wanted it to be a special memorial for their daughter, Mary Christine. She sadly passed away in 1904 from a sickness called cholera while she was visiting India. The church was built near their home, Avon Tyrrell House, and served the people living on their estate.

Building the Church

A famous architect named Detmar Blow designed the church. Lady Manners placed the first stone, called the foundation stone, on October 9, 1905. A company called Messrs Newton built the church.

Opening and Celebrations

The church was officially opened on October 17, 1906, by the Bishop of Winchester, Herbert Edward Ryle. After that, the church began serving the people of Thorney Hill, Bransgore, and other nearby areas. On October 8, 2006, the church celebrated its 100th birthday with a special service. The Bishop of Winchester, Michael Scott-Joynt, led this celebration.

What the Church Looks Like

Design and Materials

All Saints' Church is described by Historic England as a "remarkable Edwardian Baroque church." This means it has a grand and decorative style from the early 1900s. It is built using Caen stone and brick that has been covered with a smooth finish. The roof is made of aluminum and has a small dome, called a cupola, on the western side. The church was designed to hold about 100 people.

Inside the Church

The inside of the church has some very interesting features. There is a bronze statue of the Manners' son, John Neville Manners. He was a soldier who passed away in 1914 during a battle. There is also a beautiful painting on the wall, called a mural. This mural was painted in 1922 by Phoebe Anna Traquair to remember Lady Manners, who passed away in 1920. You can also see artwork by Eric Gill inside the church.