Belper Baptist Church facts for kids
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Belper Baptist Church
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 Belper Baptist Church
Location in Derbyshire
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| Location | Belper, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Baptist |
| Website | belperbaptist.org |
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| Architect(s) | S.R. Bakewell of Belper |
| Groundbreaking | 7 August 1893 |
| Completed | 5 August 1894 |
Belper Baptist Church is a special building located on Bridge Street in Belper, a town in Derbyshire, England. It's a place where people who follow the Baptist faith gather for worship and community activities.
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History of Belper Baptist Church
Early Beginnings in Belper
The Baptist community in Belper started in 1817. These early members came from a group that used to meet in Duffield. By 1819, they had built their own chapel in Belper and were using it for their services.
Building a New Home
Over time, the community grew bigger. The first chapel became too small for everyone. So, in 1877, plans began for a new, larger church building. The land on Bridge Street where the church now stands was bought for £518. This amount was fully paid off by 1885. After that, people started raising money to build the new church.
Construction and Design
By Easter of 1893, the community had collected enough money. They were ready to lay the first stone of the new building. This important event, called the foundation stone laying, happened on August 7, 1893.
The church was designed by S. R. Bakewell, an engineer from Belper. The company that built it was A. Hingley from Duffield. The church was made from strong Darley Dale stone. It also had decorative stone details like cornices and arches. The total cost to build this impressive church was about £2,700.
The Church Organ
A Special Musical Instrument
Belper Baptist Church once had a pipe organ. This type of organ uses air flowing through pipes to make music. It was built in 1874 by J.M. Grunwell. The organ first belonged to a person named Thomas Barker Mellor and was in his home.
Moving the Organ
In 1901, this beautiful organ was moved from Mr. Mellor's home to the Baptist Church. It was used there for many years to provide music for services. You can find detailed information about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
New Home for the Organ
The organ stayed at Belper Baptist Church until 1994. At that time, it was moved again. Its new home became Holy Trinity Church, Milford.
