George Street Particular Baptist Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids George Street Particular Baptist Church |
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Former George Street Particular Baptist Church, now an Arts Theatre
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| 52°57′15″N 1°08′42″W / 52.95429°N 1.14489°W | |
| Location | Nottingham |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Particular Baptist |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Edward Staveley |
| Completed | 16 August 1815 |
| Construction cost | £6,000 (equivalent to £373,240 in 2021) |
The George Street Particular Baptist Church was a Baptist church in Nottingham, England. It was built in 1815 and served its community until 1948. Today, this historic building has a new life as the Nottingham Arts Theatre.
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History of the Church
The church community started at Friar Lane Baptist Church. But they grew too big for their old building by the early 1800s. So, they decided to build a new church on George Street. This new church opened its doors in 1815.
Building the Church
The church was designed by an architect named Edward Staveley. It was built to hold many people, with seating for 1,000. The cost to build it was about £6,000 in 1815. This would be a lot of money today!
New Churches and Changes
The people from George Street Baptist Church also helped start another church. This was the Cross Street Baptist Church in Arnold, Nottingham. In 1847, some members left to form a new church called Derby Road Particular Baptist Church.
After many years, the church building changed its purpose. In 1948, it was turned into a Co-operative Theatre. This work was done by A.H. Betts.
Church Leaders
Here are some of the ministers who led the church:
- John Jarman from 1803 to 1830
- James Edwards from 1830 onwards
The Church Organ
The George Street Particular Baptist Church was special for another reason. It was the first Baptist church in Nottingham to buy an organ. They got their organ in 1847.
About the Organ
The organ was built by a company called Messrs. Bevington and Sons from London. It cost £220 at the time. This was a significant amount of money for the church. It's thought that the church leaders might have seen a similar organ. That organ was built by the same company in St. Paul's Church, which was just across the street.
