St. Matthias' Church, Nottingham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Matthias' Church, Nottingham |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Anglo Catholic |
| History | |
| Dedication | St. Matthias |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed building |
| Architect(s) | Thomas Chambers Hine and Robert Evans |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1867 |
| Completed | 1868 |
| Construction cost | £3,000 |
| Closed | 2003 |
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| Parish | Nottingham |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell |
| Province | York |
St. Matthias' Church in Nottingham was a Church of England church. It was located in the area of Sneinton. The church served its community from 1868 until 2003.
This historic building is officially recognized as a Grade II listed building. This means it is an important building that should be protected.
History of the Church Building
The church was designed by two architects, Thomas Chambers Hine and Robert Evans. It was built to serve as a smaller church for the larger parish of St. Stephen's Church, Sneinton.
The Bishop of Lincoln, John Jackson, officially opened the church on May 6, 1868. Building the church cost about £3,000 at that time.
During the Second World War, part of the church, called the chancel, was damaged by air raids.
The Church Organ
The church had a large organ with three keyboards. It was built in 1912 by E. Wragg & Son. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register website.
New Life as a Coptic Orthodox Church
In 2006, St. Matthias' Church building was sold. It was bought by the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands.
Today, the building is no longer a Church of England church. It is now known as St Mary and St George's Coptic Orthodox Church.
