All Saints, Burton upon Trent facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints, Burton upon Trent |
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"the church"
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| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Diocese | Diocese of Lichfield |
| Province | Province of Canterbury |
All Saints is a Church of England parish church located in Burton upon Trent. It is part of the Diocese of Lichfield. This church is a special place for worship and community events in the area.
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History of All Saints Church
All Saints Church first opened its doors in 1905. It was designed by architects Naylor and Sale from Derby. The church was built in a style called Arts and Crafts Gothic. This style often uses natural materials and traditional craftsmanship.
What the Church Looks Like
The outside of the church is made of grey, rough-looking stone. Inside, you'll find buff-colored sandstone with pink stone details. The church has several main parts:
- The chancel is the area near the altar.
- The nave is the main part where people sit.
- There are aisles on both sides of the nave.
- A tall tower stands on the northwest side, above a porch.
- There's also a baptistry, which is a special area for baptisms.
The main parts of the church, like the nave and chancel, are very wide. The windows in the nave and chancel have a special design called Arts and Crafts Decorated style. The windows higher up, in the clerestory (the upper part of the nave walls), are in an Arts and Crafts Perpendicular style. Only the large window at the east end of the church has colored glass. The roof of the nave has a unique design with strong wooden beams.
Inside the Church
All Saints Church still has many of its original furnishings from when it was built. These include:
- An ambo, which is a raised platform used for readings. It's made of marble and includes a pulpit (for preaching) and a reading desk.
- Special seats for the choir.
- The case for the organ.
- The font, which is a basin used for baptisms.
- Some of the original pews (church benches).
The floor in the chancel area is beautifully decorated with inlaid white, green, and red marble.
In 1982, a part of the nave was made into a parish room. This was done using wood from some of the old pews. The font was also moved to a new spot in the south aisle.
The Church Bells
When the church first opened in 1905, it had one bell in its tower. The tower was actually designed to hold eight bells! In 1947, five more bells were added. These bells were a "victory peal" and were given as a war memorial by Sir William Bass and others.
The Church Organ
All Saints Church has a pipe organ that was installed by the builder Peter Conacher. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register website.
