Christ Church Methodist Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Christ Church Methodist Church, Long Eaton |
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Christ Church Methodist Church, Long Eaton
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| 52°54′07″N 1°16′55″W / 52.901898°N 1.28204°W | |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Wesleyan Methodist |
| Website | christ-church-methodist.org |
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| Architect(s) | Arthur Brewill and Basil Baily |
| Groundbreaking | 25 June 1903 |
| Completed | 1904 |
Christ Church Methodist Church is a historic church located in Long Eaton, Derbyshire, England. It is considered a very important building, which is why it is a Grade II listed church. This means it is protected for its special history and architecture.
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History of the Church
The story of Christ Church Methodist Church began in 1849. At that time, a group of Methodists in Long Eaton decided to form their own separate congregation.
Early Meeting Places
- They first met in a large kitchen belonging to Mr. Winfield.
- As more people joined, they needed a bigger space. Thomas Waller kindly provided another larger room for them to meet.
- By 1852, the group had grown enough to build their very own chapel. They called it Brown's Chapel.
Building the New Church
In the late 1880s, the congregation bought a piece of land on Derby Road for £1,080. They built a school room there in 1886, which cost £2,500.
By 1903, they had saved enough money to start building a brand new church.
- The first stone, called the foundation stone, was laid on June 25, 1903, by Miss Wallis.
- The very top stone was laid on June 15, 1904, by William Smith.
- The whole church building cost £7,420 to construct.
Church Design
The church has a unique design. It mixes the Art Nouveau style with Gothic architecture. It was built using a type of stone called Coxbench stone, with white Hollington Stone used for the doors and windows.
The church was designed by two architects, Arthur Brewill and Basil Baily. The stonework was done by Park and Thorpe, and the brickwork by G. Youngman.
The Church Organ
Christ Church has a large musical instrument called a pipe organ. It was built in 1904 by a company called Andrews.
- Around 1965, the organ was fixed up by Henry Willis.
- Later, in 1983, it was rebuilt by M. C. Thompson.
You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
The Church Clock
There is a clock in the church tower. It was put there in 1948 by Mr. T.S. Starkie of Long Eaton.
- He installed it to remember his brother, John Charles Starkie.
- John was a soldier who died in the First World War.
- The clock was built by Cope of Nottingham.
- It has four large faces, each about 5 feet (1.5 meters) wide.
- The clock is special because it winds itself up automatically every hour!
See also
- Listed buildings in Long Eaton
