Christ Church, Wolverhampton facts for kids

Christ Church, Wolverhampton was once a parish church in the Church of England. It was located in the city of Wolverhampton, England.

History of the Church

Christ Church was built in 1867. It was designed by a local architect named Edward Banks. The church grew over time with new parts added.

In 1869, the side sections, called aisles, were built. The church was officially opened and blessed on November 3, 1870. This ceremony was performed by the Bishop of Lichfield.

Later, in 1887, the chancel was added. The chancel is the part of the church near the altar. In 1903, artists J. Edie Read and Wyndham Hughes decorated the chancel with beautiful wall paintings. A chapel and rooms for the clergy (vestries) were finished in 1906. Interestingly, the church's tower was never fully built.

A "parish" is an area that a church serves. Christ Church was given its own parish on October 27, 1876. This area was created from parts of the St Andrew's Church, Wolverhampton parish.

The church stopped being used in 1975. It was then taken down. Today, a Mosque stands on the same site where Christ Church used to be.

The Church Organ

Christ Church had a special musical instrument called a pipe organ. This organ was made by a company named J.W. Walker and Sons. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register, which keeps records of organs.