Church of St John the Baptist, Newport facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St. John the Baptist, Newport |
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The church from St John's Road
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Open Evangelical |
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| Dedication | St. John the Baptist |
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| Parish | Newport, Isle of Wight |
| Diocese | Portsmouth |
| Province | Canterbury |
The Church of St. John the Baptist, Newport is a special church in Newport, Isle of Wight, England. It belongs to the Church of England. This church is a "Grade II listed building," which means it's an important historical building that needs to be protected. It's also the only building still standing that was designed by the architect Robert Gunter Wetten.
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History of the Church
When Was the Church Built?
Work on the Church of St. John the Baptist began in 1835. The building was finished by 1837. It is located where St. John's Road and Terrace Road meet. Building the church cost about £3,600, which was a lot of money back then! It was built to hold 830 people.
On April 4, 1837, the church was officially opened and blessed. This ceremony is called "consecration." It was performed by Charles Sumner, who was the Bishop of Winchester at the time.
How the Church Grew
At first, St. John's was a smaller church connected to the main parish of Carisbrooke. A parish is like a local church area. It was even known as St John's Church, Carisbrooke.
In 1896, the church became a full parish church on its own. This happened by order of the Privy Council, a group of important advisors to the King or Queen. Today, it is part of a larger group of churches. This group includes Sts Thomas Minster, St Mary's, Carisbrooke, and St Olave's, Gatcombe.
The Church Organ
About the Organ
When the church first opened in 1837, it already had an organ. Later, in 1890, a new pipe organ was installed. This organ was made by a company called Bryceson Brothers.
You can find detailed information about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register. This register keeps records of many organs across the country.
People Who Played the Organ
The Church of St. John the Baptist has had many organists over the years. These are the people who play the organ during church services. Some of the organists include:
- J.H.Mew (from 1836)
- A.Wells (before 1882)
- Alexander S. L. Scadding (from 1890)
- Dorothy M. Welby Prior (from 1921)
- Horace Lower (who played at different times)
- Alfred Westley Faulkner (from 1959)
- James Ludlow (from 1960)
- John Matthews (from 1980 to the present day)
