Church of St Mary the Virgin, Wellingborough facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Mary the Virgin |
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Interior of St Mary's Church
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| Location | Knox Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1PX |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Anglo-Catholic |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Dedication | St Mary the Virgin |
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| Functional status | Parish church |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Architect(s) | Sir Ninian Comper |
| Architectural type | Perpendicular Gothic |
| Administration | |
| Parish | St Mary the Virgin Wellingborough |
| Deanery | Wellingborough |
| Archdeaconry | Archdeaconry of Northampton |
| Diocese | Diocese of Peterborough |
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is a special Church of England parish church in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. It is a very important building, known as a Grade I listed building. This means it has a lot of historical and architectural value.
The Church's Story
This beautiful church was built between 1908 and 1930. It was designed by a famous architect named Sir Ninian Comper. The church is built in the Perpendicular Gothic style. This is a type of architecture with tall windows and detailed stone work.
The money to build the church came mostly from the Misses Sharman of Wellingborough. On June 9, 1970, St Mary's Church was named a Grade I listed building. It is one of the few buildings from the 20th century to get this high honor.
St Mary's Today
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Today, St Mary's Church is part of the Diocese of Peterborough. It follows the Anglo-Catholic traditions within the Church of England. This means it has a style of worship that includes more traditional ceremonies.
The church receives special support from the Bishop of Richborough, currently Norman Banks. This is called "alternative episcopal oversight."
Famous People
- Michael Bent, who later became an important church leader in New Zealand and Fiji, worked here from 1955 to 1960.
