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 |
| Tradition | Traditional Anglican (Middle/High) |
| 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 an important Church of England church located in Brooklands, part of Sale, Greater Manchester. It serves as a local parish church for the community. This church is recognized as a grade II* listed building, which means it's a very special historical building.
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History of the Church
The Church of St John the Divine was built between 1864 and 1868. It was designed by a famous architect named Alfred Waterhouse. This was his very first Anglican church design, as he had mostly worked on other types of buildings before this one.
Building Style and Materials
The church is built in the Gothic Revival style. This means it looks like the grand churches from the Middle Ages, but it was actually built much later. It uses strong, rough sandstone for its walls and has a roof made of red tiles.
Special Additions Over Time
Over the years, beautiful additions were made to the church:
- In 1897, a stunning stained glass window was installed in the south part of the church. This window was created by a well-known company called Morris & Co., famous for their artistic designs.
- Later, in 1907, a special screen made of wrought-iron was added to the chancel (the area around the altar). This screen was designed by Henry Wilson and is an example of the Arts and Crafts movement, which focused on traditional craftsmanship.
Becoming a Listed Building
Because of its unique architecture and history, the Church of St John the Divine was officially named a grade II* listed building on 3 October 1974. This protection helps make sure the church is preserved for future generations.
The Church Today
The Church of St John the Divine is an active church. It is part of the Parish of St. John, Baguley, which belongs to the Archdeaconry of Manchester within the wider Diocese of Manchester. The main Sunday service is a Family Communion, where everyone is welcome to attend.
Notable People from the Church
Some people who served at this church later became very important in the Church of England:
- Jonathan Draper worked here early in his career. He later became the Dean of Exeter, a very senior position.
- Stephen Cherry also served here as a curate (a junior priest). He later became the Dean of King's College, Cambridge, a famous university college.
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Greater Manchester
- Listed buildings in Sale, Greater Manchester
