Holy Trinity Church, Tansley facts for kids
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Holy Trinity Church, Tansley
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 Holy Trinity Church, Tansley
Location in Derbyshire
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| Location | Tansley, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | Holy Trinity |
| Consecrated | 18 September 1840 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | John Mason |
| Groundbreaking | 1 May 1839 |
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| Parish | Tansley |
| Deanery | Carsington |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Derby |
| Province | Canterbury |
Holy Trinity Church, Tansley is a beautiful old church located in the village of Tansley, in Derbyshire, England. It is part of the Church of England and serves as a place of worship for the local community.
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Building History and Construction
The story of Holy Trinity Church began a long time ago. The very first stone, called the foundation stone, was put in place on May 1, 1839. This special event was attended by important people like Sir George Harpur Crewe, who was a Member of Parliament.
Architect and Design
The church was designed by an architect named John Mason from Derby. An architect is someone who plans and designs buildings. He made sure the church would be a strong and welcoming place for everyone.
Opening the Church
After it was built, the church was officially opened and blessed on September 18, 1840. This ceremony was led by the Bishop of Lichfield. Later, in 1870, more parts were added to the church, including a north aisle. This was designed by other architects, Stevens and Robinson.
Church Community and Parish
Holy Trinity Church is a "parish church." This means it is the main church for a specific local area or community, called a parish. It works together with another church, All Saints' Church, Matlock Bank, to serve the people in their shared area.
The Church Organ
Inside the church, there is a special musical instrument called a pipe organ. This organ was put in the church in 1850 by a company called Forster and Andrews.
Organ's Journey
Interestingly, this organ wasn't brand new when it arrived. It was actually a second-hand barrel organ built in 1836 by Flight and Robson. It had been used before in another church, All Saints’ Church in South Elkington. In 1897, the organ was made even better and bigger by John Stacey from Derby. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
