Church of St Nicholas, Burnage Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Church of St Nicholas
St Nicholas's
Denomination	Church of England
Website	www.st-nicholas-church.org.uk
History
Dedication	St Nicholas
Architecture
Heritage designation	Grade II*
Administration
Parish	Burnage
Diocese	Anglican Diocese of Manchester
Province	York

The Church of St Nicholas is a very special church located in Burnage, Manchester. It was built between 1930 and 1932 by architects N. F. Cachemaille-Day, Lander, and Welch. This church is famous because it's one of the earliest and most important examples of a "Modernist" church in England.

A "Modernist" church means it was built using new and different ideas for its time. It moved away from traditional church designs. St Nicholas is so unique that a famous expert named Nikolaus Pevsner called it "a milestone in the history of church architecture in England." Because of its importance, it was given a special status as a Grade II* listed building in 1980. This means it's a very important historic building that needs to be protected.

What Makes St Nicholas Special?
Looking After the Church
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What Makes St Nicholas Special?

The Church of St Nicholas is one of the first "Modernist" churches in England. It stands out because it's made of brick and looks very tall and strong. The architects used interesting patterns with bricks, both up and down and side to side, which makes the building look like a sculpture.

Building the church cost about £11,600 back then, which was a lot of money! Inside, the church was designed to be simple. The walls are plain, and the windows let in lots of light. However, the ceiling is very colourful and detailed, with patterns in blue, red, and gold.

Looking After the Church

Between 2001 and 2003, the church had a big project to help keep it in good condition. This work cost over a million pounds! The project helped to protect the old parts of the church. It also added new spaces inside for meetings and offices.

One of the most interesting additions was a "striking glass circular meeting room." This room was designed by Anthony Grimshaw Associates. It hangs above the main floor, which means it doesn't spoil the church's original open space. Instead, it adds to the church's interesting design.