Christ Church, Bala facts for kids
Christ Church, Bala is a beautiful old church located in Bala, a town in Gwynedd, Wales. It's an active Anglican church, which means it's part of the Church in Wales. This church is an important building, so it was officially recognized as a Grade II listed building in 2001. This helps protect its history and special design.
A Look Back: The Church's History
Building the Church
The very first church on this spot was built a long time ago, in 1811. However, the church you see today was built later, between 1853 and 1857. A famous architect from Chester named John Douglas helped design some of the church's interior. He created the special stalls and prayer desks you can find inside.
Restoring the Church
By the early 2000s, the church building had started to show its age and needed a lot of care. So, between March and November 2007, major repairs and restoration work were done. This big project cost around £600,000 to make sure the church could continue to serve its community for many more years.
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