Christ Church, Holloway facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Christ Church, Holloway |
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 Christ Church, Holloway
Location in Derbyshire
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| Location | Holloway, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | St John the Baptist |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Architect(s) | Percy Heylyn Currey |
| Groundbreaking | 2 November 1901 |
| Completed | 21 February 1903 |
| Construction cost | £4,500 (equivalent to £346,400 in 2021). |
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| Parish | Holloway |
| Deanery | Wirksworth |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Derby |
| Province | Canterbury |
Christ Church, Holloway is a beautiful old church located in Holloway, Derbyshire, England. It is part of the Church of England. This church is very special because it is a Grade II* listed building. This means it is an important historical building that needs to be protected.
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Building Christ Church
Laying the First Stone
The building of Christ Church began a long time ago. On November 2, 1901, an important person named Victor Cavendish helped start the construction. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for West Derbyshire. The Bishop of Derby was also there for this special event.
Who Designed and Built It?
The church was designed by an architect named Percy Heylyn Currey. He was from Derby. The company that built the church was W. Wildgoose from Matlock. They worked hard to make the church a reality.
Opening the Church
The church was officially opened on February 21, 1903. This ceremony is called a "dedication." The Bishop of Southwell, Rt. Revd. George Ridding, led the dedication.
Adding the Tower
Later, in 1911, the church's tower was finished. It was built to remember William Walker, a person from Holloway. The tower was dedicated on November 11, 1911.
Church Community
Sharing a Parish
Christ Church, Holloway, is part of a "joint parish." This means it shares its church community with a few other churches nearby. They all work together.
- St Giles' Church, Matlock
- St John the Baptist's Church, Dethick
- St John the Baptist's Chapel, Matlock Bath
The Church Organ
Music in the Church
The church has a wonderful pipe organ. It was put in place in 1903 by a company called Andrews from Bradford. Organs are large musical instruments that make sound using air through pipes.
First Organ Concert
The very first concert on this organ happened on June 28, 1903. A musician named Gordon L. Salt played it. He was the grandson of a famous person, Sir Titus Salt.
Organ Improvements
In 1966, the organ was made even better. A company called Groves of Nottingham enlarged it. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
