Christ Church, Cockfosters facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Christ Church, Cockfosters |
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| Location | Chalk Lane, Cockfosters, EN4 9JQ |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Conservative Evangelical |
| Website | www.cockfosters.church |
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| Dedicated | 9 April 1839 |
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| Diocese | Diocese of London |
Christ Church, Cockfosters, is a special church located in Cockfosters, a suburb in north London, United Kingdom. It's a place where people gather for worship and community events. The church follows a type of Christian belief called conservative evangelical Anglicanism. You can find it on Chalk Lane, not far from the Cockfosters Underground station.
The Story of Christ Church
How the Church Began
Christ Church was started by a man named Robert Cooper Lee Bevan. His family was very important because they also founded Barclays Bank, which is a big bank today. The largest monument in the church's graveyard belongs to the Bevan family.
The church building was designed by an architect named Henry Edward Kendall. It was officially opened and blessed by Bishop Blomfield on April 9, 1839. That's over 180 years ago!
Changes Over Time
Later, in 1898, the church got a makeover. This redesign was done by Sir Arthur Blomfield. Some special tubular bells were added to the church. These bells were put in place as a memorial. They honor the former students of Heddon Court School who sadly died during the First World War.
Another church, St Paul's Church in Hadley Wood, opened in 1911. It started as a part of Christ Church. However, in the year 2000, St Paul's Church became completely independent.
Gallery
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The Bevan family grave.
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Night view.
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Main entrance.
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The graveyard.
