Church of St John the Evangelist, Carrington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St. John the Evangelist, Carrington |
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St John's, Carrington
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| 52°58′32″N 1°09′02″W / 52.9755°N 1.1505°W | |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Inclusive Anglo Catholic |
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| Dedication | St. John the Evangelist |
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| Parish | Carrington, Nottingham |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
St. John the Evangelist, Carrington is a parish church in the Church of England. It is located in Carrington, Nottingham. This church is a very important building. It is listed as Grade II listed by the government. This means it has special architectural or historical value.
A Look Back in Time
The Church of St. John the Evangelist first opened its doors in 1843. It was designed by an architect named William Surplice. Later, between 1866 and 1877, a part of the church called the chancel was added. This work was done by Jackson & Heazell. In 1922, the north aisle was also added to the church.
Some interesting parts of the church's history involve stones from another church. In 1942, the tall spire of Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Square was taken down. Stones from that spire were then used at St. John's. They helped create a new entrance drive from Church Drive. Other stones were used to build a wall near the churchyard.
The Church Organ
The organ at St. John's Church was put in place in 1949. It was bought second-hand from a private home. The organ was originally built in 1936 by a builder named Roger Yates. He also rebuilt it when it was moved to St. John's Church. The organ was officially opened on February 23, 1949. A famous musician named Harry Gabb played it. He was the sub-organist at St. Paul's Cathedral in London. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
See also
- Listed buildings in Nottingham (Sherwood ward)
