Church of St Owen, Bromham facts for kids
The Church of St Owen is a very old and important church in Bromham, a village in Bedfordshire, England. It's known as a Grade I listed building, which means it's one of the most special and protected historic buildings in the country. This church has been standing for a long time, with parts of it dating back centuries.
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History of the Church
Early Years and Changes
The Church of St Owen has a long and interesting past. Some of its oldest parts, like the north wall, were built way back in the 1200s. The tall tower you see today was added later, around the 1400s.
In 1740, a person named Lord Trevor gave a large collection of books to the church. This library was kept upstairs for people to use.
1800s and 1900s Updates
Later, in 1868, a special part of the church called the Dyve chapel was built. Around the same time, some of the church's windows were repaired and made new.
In 1906, the church had a big challenge when a fire caused a lot of damage. But thankfully, the church was repaired and brought back to its beautiful state.
On July 13, 1964, the Church of St Owen was officially recognized as a Grade I listed building. This means it's considered one of the most important historic buildings in England and is carefully protected.
Church Architecture
The Church of St Owen has several distinct parts. It includes a main area called the chancel, which is usually where the altar is located. There's also a north aisle, which is a side section, and a chapel on the north side.
The church has two-storey porches, one on the north side and one on the south side. These are like covered entrances. It also features a west tower, which is the tall part where bells are often found, and a stair turret, which is a small tower containing a staircase.
People Connected to the Church
- Paula Vennells served as a special kind of minister at the church from 2006 to 2021. A non-stipendiary minister is someone who helps lead church services and activities but does not receive a salary for this role. She also held a very important job as the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of the Post Office from 2012 to 2019.
See Also
- Grade I listed buildings in Bedfordshire
