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The Church of the Holy Angels, Hoar Cross
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Holy Angels' Church
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Location Hoar Cross
Country England
Denomination Church of England
Churchmanship Anglo Catholic
History
Dedication Holy Angels
Consecrated 22 April 1876
Architecture
Heritage designation Grade I listed
Architect(s) George Frederick Bodley and Thomas Garner
Groundbreaking 1872
Completed 1876
Specifications
Bells 6
Administration
Parish Hoar Cross with Newchurch
Deanery Tutbury
Archdeaconry Stoke on Trent
Diocese Diocese of Lichfield
Province Cantebury

The Church of the Holy Angels is a beautiful church in Hoar Cross, Staffordshire, England. It belongs to the Church of England and is considered a very important historical building, known as a Grade I listed building. This means it has special protection because of its unique history and architecture.

Discovering the Church's History

This church was built by a kind lady named Emily Charlotte Meynell Ingram. She wanted to honor her brother, Hugo Francis Meynell Ingram, who passed away in 1871. Emily was a very religious person and followed a style of worship called Anglo-Catholic.

The church was designed by two famous architects, George Frederick Bodley and Thomas Garner. Construction began in 1872. The church was officially opened and dedicated on April 22, 1876. Over the years, more parts were added, and the church reached its current beautiful form by 1906.

A famous writer, John Betjeman, once called this church a "masterpiece." He said it was "great architecture" and "very English," praising its original design and how well it was built.

The Church Today

Since 2008, the Church of the Holy Angels has received special support from a different bishop. This is because the local church community has specific beliefs about women becoming priests or bishops. This support was first from the Bishop of Ebbsfleet and later transferred to the Bishop of Oswestry in 2023.

The Amazing Organ

The organ in the Church of the Holy Angels, Hoar Cross
The organ case

The church has a wonderful pipe organ. An organ is a large musical instrument that makes sound by pushing air through pipes. This particular organ is very old! It was first built in 1779 by Samuel Green for a different church, Bangor Cathedral.

In 1876, the organ was moved to Hoar Cross. It was made even bigger in 1935. Thanks to a generous gift, the organ was fully repaired and finished in late 2012. While it was being fixed, an electronic organ was used for church services. You can find more details about this special organ online.

Church Building Timeline

Here are some important dates in the history of the Church of the Holy Angels:

  • 1872: Construction of the church began.
  • 1876: Services started in April, marking the church's opening.
  • 1891: A special area called the Lady Chapel was added on the north side.
  • 1900: Another special area, the All Souls Chapel, was added on the south side.
  • 1906: The Narthex, which is an entrance hall, was added.
  • 1935: The church bells were rehung, and the organ was made larger.

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