Church of St John the Evangelist, Hucknall facts for kids
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St John the Evangelist's Church, Hucknall
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| Website | www.stjohnshucknall.org.uk |
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| Dedication | St John the Evangelist |
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| Parish | Hucknall |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
The Church of St John the Evangelist, Hucknall is a parish church in the Church of England. It is located in the Butler's Hill area of Hucknall, Nottinghamshire. This church serves the local community.
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History of St John's Church
Building the Church (1876-1877)
The Church of St John the Evangelist was built between 1876 and 1877. It stands on land given by the fifth Duke of Portland. This land was located in the Butler's Hill area.
The church was designed by two architects, Frederick Bakewell and Albert Nelson Bromley. They used Linby stone for the main structure. Bath stone was used for decorative parts. The church also features strong brick supports.
The foundation stone was placed in 1876. The total cost to build the church was about £1,300. This was a significant amount of money at the time.
Opening the Church
The church was officially opened on March 6, 1877. Bishop Tozer dedicated the building. He was an assistant bishop in the Diocese of Lincoln.
The church was built to help the many miners and their families living in Hucknall. It provided a place for them to worship and gather.
Later Additions and Features
In 1895, a part of the church called the chancel was added. This was designed by architect Robert Charles Clarke. The chancel is usually where the altar is located.
The sanctuary area was updated in 1925. New items were added, including the altar, reredos (a screen behind the altar), and special chairs. A highly carved bishop's chair was also introduced. The rush-bottomed chairs in the main part of the church, called the nave, are original from 1877.
A special feature is the rood crucifix. It hangs in the arch leading to the chancel. This crucifix has a rough wooden cross. This cross was originally on the grave of a church member. This person was sadly killed in the First World War.
Most of the church windows are tall, narrow single windows. These are called lancet windows. Above two windows at the west end, there is a circular window with four leaf-like shapes. These windows remember local miners who died in World War II.
The east window is a beautiful artistic part of the church. It shows the Crucifixion scene. This window is a memorial to the men from Butlers Hill who died in the Great War.
