Christ Church, Hackenthorpe facts for kids
Christ Church is a special church located in Hackenthorpe, a part of the city of Sheffield. You can find it on Sheffield Road. This church was built a long time ago, in 1899. A local landowner named James Hounsfield helped a lot by giving money to build it.
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Building Christ Church
Before Christ Church was built, people in Hackenthorpe had to go to a different church in Beighton, called St Mary the Virgin. There was also a special chapel for Methodists, but it was later taken down. Another small mission room was used, which later became a grocery store and then a button factory!
But in 1899, Hackenthorpe finally got its very own church. The Earl Manvers gave £500 and promised the land for the church. James Hounsfield, who lived nearby at Hackenthorpe Hall, also gave £250. In total, people raised £1,320 to build the church.
Laying the Foundation Stone
The first stone of the church, called the foundation stone, was put in place on June 4, 1898. Viscount Newark, who was the Earl Manvers' oldest son, did this special job. Underneath this stone, they placed a small box. Inside the box was a newspaper from that day, a piece of paper with the names of the church committee, and a coin. This was a way to remember the day the church started.
The Chapel Arch
The church was supposed to have a special arch for a chapel. However, this arch needed to be rebuilt and made stronger. Because there wasn't enough money, it was never properly finished. Even though James Hounsfield had promised £250 and John Jubb offered £25, the money wasn't enough. The total cost of the church without the arch was £2,550. Even today, the arch is still bricked up.
The church was officially named Christ Church on November 11, 1899.
Hackenthorpe War Memorial
Outside Christ Church, there is a special memorial. This memorial lists the names of people from Hackenthorpe who bravely gave their lives in World War I and World War II. It is a very important historical monument and is protected as a Grade-II listed site.
The memorial reads:
1914 The Great War 1919
- Reginald Tagg 1916
- Clifford Renshaw 1916
- Benjamin Crookes 1917
- Harry B. Oxley 1917
- Edward Gradden 1918
- Fred Ellis 1918
- John Rose 1918
1939 World War 1945
- Walter H Smith 1941
- Douglas N.B Barker 1942
- George Lilley 1943
- Richard Bristow 1943
- William H Shaw 1944
- Arthur Thompson 1944
- Gladstone Poyntor 1944
Current Rector
The person in charge of Christ Church today is Steve Willett. He is also the father of the famous golfer, Danny Willett.
