Church of St John the Divine, Bulwell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St John the Divine, Bulwell |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Evangelical |
| Website | www.stjohnsbullwell.org |
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| Dedication | St John the Divine |
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| Parish | Bulwell |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
The Church of St John the Divine, Bulwell is a special place of worship. It is a parish church that belongs to the Church of England.
This church is considered very important. It has a "Grade II listed" status. This means it is a building with special history or amazing design. The government department that looks after culture and sports gives it this special title.
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Discover St John's Church in Bulwell
A Look at Its Past
St John's Church was built a long time ago. Its construction happened between 1884 and 1885. The person who designed this beautiful church was an architect named William Knight.
The church is located in Bulwell. You can find it off Keys Close today. When it was first built, it was on a street called Quarry Road. That road does not exist anymore.
Beautiful Stained Glass
Inside the church, you can see some lovely stained glass windows. These colorful windows were made in 1892. They were created by a famous company called James Powell and Sons.
Who Leads the Church?
Over the years, many different leaders have guided the church. These leaders are often called vicars or rectors. Here is a list of some of the people who have served the church:
- Revd S Bradney
- Rev Charles W Whitacre (1935)
- Rev Charles W Young (1947)
- Rev Michael Hall (1973)
- Revd Jeffrey P Fewkes (1981)
- Revd Christopher Wade (1998)
- Revd David Gray (2004)
More to Explore
If you are interested in other important buildings in the area, you can check out this list:
- Listed buildings in Nottingham (Bulwell ward)
