Christ Church, Tunstall facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Christ Church |
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| 53°3′45.1″N 2°12′39.8″W / 53.062528°N 2.211056°W | |
| OS grid reference | SJ 859 517 |
| Location | Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 15 March 1993 |
| Architect(s) | Francis Bedford |
| Completed | 1832 |
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| Bells | 8 |
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| Parish | Goldenhill and Tunstall |
| Diocese | Diocese of Lichfield |
Christ Church is an Anglican church located in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, England. It serves as the main church for the areas of Goldenhill and Tunstall. This church is considered a special building and is listed as a Grade II listed building. This means it's important for its history and architecture.
History of Christ Church
Christ Church has a fascinating history, starting from its construction in the 1830s.
Building the Church
Christ Church is known as a "Commissioners' church." This means it was built with money from the government after the Napoleonic Wars. The goal was to build more churches for a growing population.
The church was designed by a famous architect named Francis Octavius Bedford. It was built between 1831 and 1832. The total cost was £4,000. A large part of this money, £3,000, came from a special grant from the government. The remaining £1,000 was raised through donations from people.
The Bishop of Lichfield, Henry Ryder, officially opened the church on August 14, 1832. This event is called a consecration.
Changes Over Time
The church was built using stone from a nearby area called Chell. It has tall, narrow windows called lancet windows, which are often seen in pairs.
Originally, the church tower had a tall, pointed roof called an octagonal spire. However, for safety reasons, this spire was removed in 1971.
Later, in 1885 and 1886, the church's east end was changed by A. R. Wood. A larger area for the altar, called a chancel, was added. This new chancel had a small chapel on one side and a room for the organ on the other. Two small side sections, known as transepts, were also created.
When the church was first built, it had only one bell. In 1856, this was replaced with a set of six bells. Later, in the early 1900s, two more bells were added, bringing the total to eight.
See Also
- Listed buildings in Stoke-on-Trent
- List of Commissioners' churches in the English Midlands
