Christ Church, Bala facts for kids
Christ Church, Bala is a historic church located in the town of Bala, which is in Gwynedd, Wales. It is an active church where people still gather for services. It belongs to the Anglican faith and is part of the Diocese of St Asaph. The church building is considered important, so it was given a special Grade II listed building status on December 13, 2001.
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A Look Back at Christ Church's History
The very first church building on this spot was built in 1811. However, the church you see today was constructed later, between 1853 and 1857. This means it is over 160 years old!
Who Helped Design the Church?
Some parts of the church's interior were designed by a famous architect named John Douglas. He was from Chester and designed the wooden stalls and prayer desks inside the church.
Restoring the Church
By the early 2000s, the church building needed a lot of care. It had started to show its age. So, between March and November 2007, a big project took place to repair and restore the church. This important work cost about £600,000 to complete. Thanks to these efforts, the church building is now in good condition for future generations.
See Also
External Links
- Church website
