Church of St Christopher, Norris Green facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Christopher,Norris Green, Liverpool |
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| Location | Lorenzo Drive, Norris Green, Liverpool, Merseyside |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | St Christopher, Norris Green |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* |
| Designated | 16 January 1981 |
| Architect(s) | Bernard A. Miller |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Groundbreaking | 1930 |
| Completed | 1932 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Brick on steel frame, stone dressings, tiled roofs |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Saint Christopher, Norris Green |
| Deanery | West Derby |
| Archdeaconry | Liverpool |
| Diocese | Liverpool |
| Province | York |
The Church of St Christopher is a special church located in Lorenzo Drive, Norris Green, Liverpool, England. It is an active Anglican parish church, which means it belongs to the Church of England. This church is listed as a Grade II* building, showing it has great historical or architectural importance.
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How Old Is This Church?
The Church of St Christopher was built between 1930 and 1932. It was designed by an architect named Bernard A. Miller.
In 1964, the inside of the church was repainted. The original bright colors were changed to pale blue and cream.
What Does the Church Look Like?
St Christopher's Church is built with bricks and has a strong steel frame. It also has stone decorations and a tiled roof.
The church has a cruciform shape, like a cross. It has a main area called the nave, and two side sections called transepts. There is a tower where these sections meet, and a chancel near the altar.
The main entrance and many windows have a unique "hyperbolic" shape. This means they are curved in a special way. The tower is not very tall and has three curved windows.
Inside, you'll see more hyperbolic shapes in the arches and ceilings. Above the chancel entrance, there is a carving of a dove with angels. The pulpit (where sermons are given) and lectern (where readings are done) are curved and fit into the choir area. The font, used for baptisms, is shaped like an eight-sided star and has shiny mirror glass on its sides.
What's Around the Church?
To the east of the church, there are three-bay cloisters. These are covered walkways with round arches. In one wall of the cloisters, there is an open-air pulpit. This pulpit has sculptures made by an artist named Bainbridge Copnall.
Further east, there is also a church hall. It is also made of brick with a steel frame. On its long walls, you can see plaques with angels playing musical pipes. These were made by H. Tyson Smith. Both the cloisters and the church hall are built in a style called Byzantine.
Why Is This Church Special?
The church was officially recognized as a Grade II* listed building on January 16, 1981. This means it is considered very important for its history or architecture. Experts agree that this church is one of Bernard A. Miller's most original designs.
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Merseyside
