St Aidan's Church, Basford facts for kids

Quick facts for kids St. Aidan's Church, Basford
Denomination	Church of England
Churchmanship	Broad Church
Website	[1]
History
Dedication	St. Aidan
Administration
Parish	Basford, Nottingham
Deanery	Nottingham North
Diocese	Southwell and Nottingham
Province	York

St. Aidan's Church, Basford is a special church located in Basford, Nottingham. It is part of the Church of England and serves as a place for people to worship and connect with their community.

A Look Back in Time

This church was built in 1905 by a company called Robert Evans and Sons. It was first created as a "chapel of ease." This means it was a smaller church built to help people in the area attend services more easily, without having to travel far to the main parish church, St. Leodegarius Church, Basford.

The church was officially opened and set apart for holy use on February 21, 1905. This special ceremony is called a "consecration." It was led by the Bishop of Southwell, Edwyn Hoskyns.

Unique Carvings

St. Aidan's Church is well-known for its interesting carvings. These were made in 1966 by a talented sculptor named Witold Gracjan Kawalec. You can find these carvings at the top of the pillars inside the church.

Each carving represents an important idea or quality. They include:

• Work
• Peace
• Mercy
• Hope
• Life
• Guidance
• Humility
• Justice
• Grace
• Music

These carvings add a unique artistic touch to the church and remind visitors of these meaningful values.