Church of St Owen, Bromham facts for kids
The Church of St Owen is a really old and important church in Bromham, a town in Bedfordshire, England. It's so special that it's been given a top protection status called Grade I listed. This means it's one of the most important historic buildings in the country! It got this special status on July 13, 1964.
This church was built a long time ago, in the 1600s. It sits in a beautiful park. Inside, you can find a fancy stone tomb made of alabaster and a special triple brass plaque in the main part of the church called the chancel.
Contents
A Look Back in Time
Early Days
Some parts of the church are super old! The wall on the north side was built way back in the 1200s. The tall tower, where the bells might be, was added in the 1400s.
A Gift of Books (1700s)
In 1740, a person named Lord Trevor gave a whole collection of books to the church. This library used to be kept upstairs in the church building.
New Parts Added (1800s)
In 1868, a new part of the church, called the Dyve chapel, was built next to it. In the same year, some of the church's windows were also fixed and made new again.
Fire and Repairs (1900s)
Sadly, in 1906, a fire caused a lot of damage to the church. But don't worry, people worked hard to repair it!
Later, on July 13, 1964, the church officially became a Grade I listed building. This means it's recognized as a very important historical place.
What the Church Looks Like
The Church of St Owen has several main parts. It has a chancel (the area around the altar), a north aisle (a side section), and a chapel on its north side. There are also two-storey porches (covered entrances) on both the north and south sides. At the west end, there's a tall tower and a small stair turret (a tower with a staircase inside).
People Connected to the Church
- Paula Vennells worked as a special kind of minister at the church from 2006 to 2021. A non-stipendiary minister is someone who serves the church but doesn't get paid a salary for it. She was also the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of the Post Office from 2012 to 2019.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Bedfordshire
