Holy Trinity Church, Shirebrook facts for kids
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Holy Trinity Church, Shirebrook
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 Holy Trinity Church, Shirebrook
Location in Derbyshire
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| 53°12′7.2″N 1°12′59″W / 53.202000°N 1.21639°W | |
| Location | Heage, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | Holy Trinity |
| Consecrated | 9 October 1844 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | Patterson and Hine 1844, Hedley John Price 1904 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 114 feet (35 m) |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Shirebrook |
| Deanery | Hardwick |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Derby |
| Province | Canterbury |
Holy Trinity Church is a beautiful and historic church located in Shirebrook, Derbyshire, England. It is part of the Church of England and is recognized as a Grade II listed building. This means it's an important historical site that needs to be protected.
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History of the Church
The story of Holy Trinity Church began in 1843 when construction started. The first part of the church was designed by architects William Patterson and Thomas Chambers Hine from Nottingham. Building the church cost about £1,000 at the time, which was a lot of money in 1844!
The church was officially made sacred for worship on October 9, 1844. This special ceremony was led by the Bishop of Lichfield, Rt. Revd. John Lonsdale.
Expanding the Church
Over the years, the church needed more space for its growing community. So, in 1904, the church was extended with a new section called a nave. This new part was designed by architect Hedley John Price. The original church building then became the south aisle of the larger church.
This expansion was a big deal because it increased the church's capacity from 200 people to 800 people! The new nave was dedicated on April 30, 1904, by the Bishop of Southwell, Rt. Revd. George Ridding.
Special Gifts and Features
Many people contributed to making the church special. In 1904, a beautiful brass eagle lectern was donated by Mrs. Harker. A lectern is a stand where the Bible is read during services. This one was a copy of a lectern given by Queen Victoria to Sandringham Church.
The people of Shirebrook also helped pay for the wooden panels around the high altar. They did this by donating small amounts of money through a "shilling fund."
Inside the church, you can find brass memorial tablets. One remembers Joseph Paget, who passed away in 1896. Another honors Revd. John Cargill, who died in 1876. The church also has two lovely stained glass windows from the early 1930s, created by Abbott & Co. of Lancaster.
The furniture in the chancel (the area around the altar) was designed in the 1960s by Frank Knight. Interestingly, the famous actor John Hurt's father, Arnold Herbert Hunt, was once a vicar at this church!
The Church Organ
The church has a wonderful organ that was built in 1950 by a company called J. W. Walker & Sons Ltd. Organs are large musical instruments often found in churches.
See also
- Listed buildings in Shirebrook
