All Saints Church, Jordanhill facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints' Church |
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| The Parish Church of All Saints | |
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| 55°53′07″N 4°19′38″W / 55.885218°N 4.327288°W | |
| Location | Glasgow |
| Country | Scotland |
| Denomination | Scottish Episcopal Church |
| Website | Church Website |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Dedication | All Saints |
| Dedicated | 1 November 1904 |
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| Functional status | Parish church |
| Architect(s) | James Chalmers |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Neo-Norman |
| Groundbreaking | 26 March 1904 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Red ashlar |
| Administration | |
| Parish | All Saints |
| Diocese | Glasgow and Galloway |
All Saints' Church is a special church in the Jordanhill area of Glasgow, Scotland. It belongs to the Scottish Episcopal Church.
How All Saints' Church Began
The story of All Saints' Church started way back in 1853. A kind woman named Jane Charlotte Smith wanted to help the miners and workers living in Jordanhill. She opened a school for them.
At first, these gatherings happened in Jane's own home, Jordanhill Mansion. Later, they moved to a barn. This barn was also used for church services for the Episcopalian community.
In 1861, Jane opened a chapel school just for children. Priests would visit to lead church services. By 1892, a special priest was assigned to work full-time in Jordanhill.
Building the Church
Work on the church building you see today began in 1904. The first stone was laid on March 26, 1904. The church was officially opened and dedicated on November 1, 1904. Bishop Ean Campbell of Glasgow led the dedication ceremony.
Inside and Out: Art and Design
The church was designed by an architect named James Chalmers. He chose a style called Neo-Norman, which looks a bit like old castles. The church is shaped like a cross, with a main hall (nave), side aisles, and arms (transepts). It was built using strong red stone called ashlar.
The inside of the church is very beautiful. It has special carved wooden screens called reredos. These were designed by Sir Robert Lorimer. Some of these carvings were painted by a famous artist named Phoebe Anna Traquair. Her work here is one of only two examples you can find in Glasgow.
The church also has nine amazing stained glass windows. The large window at the east end, called the Triple Oriel, was put in place in 1911. It was made to remember Jane Charlotte Smith, who started everything. This window shows a picture of Christ in Majesty.
