Christ Church, Derby facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Christ Church, Derby |
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Christ Church, Derby
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| 52°55′0.4″N 1°28′42.3″W / 52.916778°N 1.478417°W | |
| Location | Derby |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Serbian Orthodox |
| Previous denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | Christ Church |
| Consecrated | 16 January 1844 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | Matthew Habershon |
| Groundbreaking | 12 July 1838 |
| Completed | 1842 |
| Closed | 1976 |
Christ Church, Derby is a special building in Derby, England. It used to be a Church of England church, but now it's the Serbian Orthodox Church of the Apostles St Peter and St Paul. It's also known as a Grade II listed building, which means it's an important historical place protected by law.
The Church's Story
This church has a long history! Its first stone was placed on July 10, 1838, by a person named Sir William Evans, 1st Baronet. The church was designed by an architect named Matthew Habershon.
The church was officially opened and blessed on January 16, 1844, by the Bishop of Lichfield. Later, in 1865, a part of the church called the 'chancel' was added. The church reopened on February 16, 1865, with new architects, Giles and Brookhouse, helping with the changes.
In 1877, the church got another makeover! The old wooden benches (called pews) were changed to new seats (called stalls). The whole church was also redecorated. This work was looked after by F J Robinson, an architect from Derby.
Years later, in 1972, Christ Church joined with another church called Holy Trinity Church, Derby. The building was then closed in 1976. In 1977, it was sold and became the Serbian Orthodox Church.
The Organ
The church has an organ that was built in 1855 by Francis Booth. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
Organ Players
- Tom G. Taylor (around 1883)
