Church of St John the Divine, Brooklands facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St John the Divine |
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| Location | Brooklands Road, Brooklands, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 3PB |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Dedication | St John the Divine |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Parish church |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* |
| Designated | 3 October 1974 |
| Architect(s) | Alfred Waterhouse |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Years built | 1864–1868 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | St John, Baguley |
| Deanery | Manchester South and Stretford |
| Archdeaconry | Archdeaconry of Manchester |
| Diocese | Diocese of Manchester |
The Church of St John the Divine is a special church in Brooklands, Sale, Greater Manchester. It's part of the Church of England and serves as a parish church for the local community. This church is also recognized as a grade II* listed building, which means it's a very important historical building.
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A Look Back: Church History
This church was built a long time ago, between 1864 and 1868. It was the first Church of England building designed by Alfred Waterhouse. Before this, he mostly worked on other types of buildings. The church is built in the Gothic Revival style, which means it looks like older medieval churches. It is made from rough sandstone and has a red tiled roof.
Special Additions Over Time
In 1897, a beautiful stained glass window was put into the south side of the church. This window was designed by a famous company called Morris & Co.. Later, in 1907, a special metal screen was added near the altar. This screen was made of wrought-iron in the Arts and Crafts style by Henry Wilson.
A Protected Building
Because of its history and special design, the church was officially named a grade II* listed building on October 3, 1974. This protects it and helps make sure it stays standing for many years to come.
The Church Today
The Church of St John the Divine is part of the Parish of St. John, Baguley. This parish belongs to the Archdeaconry of Manchester within the Diocese of Manchester. The main Sunday morning service at the church is called a Family Communion, where everyone is welcome.
People Who Served the Church
Many important people have worked at the Church of St John the Divine.
Notable Clergy Members
- Jonathan Draper, who later became the Dean of Exeter, started his church training here.
- Stephen Cherry, who later became the Dean of King's College, Cambridge, also trained here.
Past Vicars of the Church
A vicar is the main priest in charge of a parish church. Here are some of the vicars who have led the Church of St John the Divine:
- 1868–1875: Thomas Brooke
- 1876–1912: Hugh Bethell Jones
- 1912–1938: Cyril Bethell Jones
- 1938–1947: J. E. Williams
- 1947–1964: Geoffrey Newton Barker
- 1964–1979: Ernest Buckley
- 1980–1991: Alan Wolstencroft
- 1991–1998: John Findon
- 1999–2012: Ian McVeety
- 2013–2015: Bryan Hackett
- 2017–present: Richard Sherratt
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Greater Manchester
- Listed buildings in Sale, Greater Manchester
