Central Baptist Church, Leicester facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Central Baptist Church |
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| 52°38′01″N 1°07′43″W / 52.633482°N 1.128474°W | |
| Location | Leicester, England, UK |
| Denomination | Baptist |
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| Status | open |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Designated | 1973 |
| Architect(s) | William Flynt |
| Completed | 1832 |
The Central Baptist Church is a special church located on Charles Street in Leicester, England. It is also known as the Charles Street Baptist Chapel. This church is part of the Baptist Union of Great Britain.
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Central Baptist Church: A Historic Place
In the 1800s, Leicester was known as the 'Metropolis of Dissent'. This meant it had many churches and chapels that were not part of the main Church of England. These groups were called non-conformists. Many new chapels, including those for Baptists, were built during this time.
Building History and Design
The Charles Street Baptist Chapel was designed by William Flynt. He was a well-known architect in the local area. The church was built in 1830.
Later, in the 1940s, another church called the Belvoir Street Chapel joined with Charles Street. They became known as the United Baptist Church. In 1973, the building was given a special status. It became a Grade II listed building. This means it is an important historical building that needs to be protected.
In 1983, the church was renamed the Central Baptist Church. It is now the only Baptist church left from several that used to be in the centre of Leicester.
The William Carey Museum
The church building is also home to the William Carey Museum. This museum is dedicated to William Carey. He was a very important person in starting the Baptist Missionary Society.
See also
- List of Baptist churches in England
