Parliament Street Methodist Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Parliament Street Methodist Church |
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Parliament Street Methodist Church
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| 52°57′18″N 1°08′45″W / 52.955025°N 1.145853°W | |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Methodist |
| Website | lifeatthecentre.com |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Richard Charles Sutton |
| Groundbreaking | 1874 |
| Completed | 1875 |
| Construction cost | £6,000 |
The Parliament Street Methodist Church is a Methodist church located on Parliament Street in Nottingham, England. It is a place where people gather for worship and community activities.
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History of the Church Building
Early Beginnings
The church's story began with a group called the Methodist New Connexion. These Methodists separated from the main Wesleyan group in 1797. They first met in a chapel in Hockley.
First Building on Parliament Street
The very first church building on Parliament Street opened its doors on April 4, 1817. It was built using brick and plaster. This first building could seat about 500 people. On February 15, 1826, the church added a gallery. This addition helped increase the seating capacity to 1,000 people.
Building the Current Church
The foundation stone for the church you see today was laid on August 11, 1874. Alderman W. Foster helped start the construction. The church was designed by an architect named Richard Charles Sutton. Mr. Mayball of Lenton was the main builder for the project. The new building was officially opened on May 27, 1875. Later, in 1892, the church was updated by Abraham Harrison Goodall.
Modern Changes and Mergers
In 1989, the church building was renovated and reorganized. This happened when its congregation joined with the congregation from the Albert Hall, Nottingham. Bodill and Sons carried out the refurbishment, overseen by architect G. Birkett. While the work was being done, church services were held at St. Catharine's Church, Nottingham.
The Church Organ
The church has a pipe organ made by Conacher and Co. It was installed when the church was built in 1874. The organ cost about £570 at that time. It was cleaned in 1966 to keep it working well. Today, it is maintained by Henry Willis & Sons. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
