St Andrew's Church, Derby facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Andrew’s Church, Derby |
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 St Andrew’s Church, Derby
Location in Derby Central
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| 52°54′50″N 1°27′55.2″W / 52.91389°N 1.465333°W | |
| Location | Derby, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Andrew |
| Consecrated | 10 May 1866 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | George Gilbert Scott |
| Groundbreaking | 29 March 1864 |
| Demolished | 1970 |
St Andrew's Church, London Road was a special church in Derby, Derbyshire, England. It was part of the Church of England. This church was built a long time ago, between 1864 and 1867. Sadly, it was taken down in 1971.
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A Look Back: The Church's Story
The first stone for the church was put in place on March 29, 1864. A very important person, the Duke of Devonshire, helped with this special event. The church was designed by a famous architect named George Gilbert Scott.
Even though it wasn't completely finished, the church was officially opened on May 10, 1866. A bishop named John Lonsdale from Lichfield led the ceremony.
The church had a beautiful font, which is a special bowl used for baptisms. It was designed by Scott and carved by Mr. Hall from Derby. It was made of grey marble with colorful green and red marble columns.
Later, in 1880, work started on the church's tall tower and spire. These were finished and officially opened on December 30, 1881.
A famous musician named Ronald Binge used to sing in the church choir as a boy in the 1920s. He later wrote the well-known theme music for BBC Radio Four's 'Sailing By'.
In the 1960s, the church was no longer used for services. It was taken down in 1971. The people who used to go to St Andrew's then joined the church of St Osmund's Church, Derby.
Music at St Andrew's: The Organ
A musical organ was put into the church when it first opened in 1866. A brand new organ was installed in 1902 by a company called Forster and Andrews.
This organ was updated a few times. It was changed in 1919 by Nicholson and Lord, and again in 1928 by J.H. Adkins of Derby. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
Organ Players at the Church
Many talented people played the organ at St Andrew's Church over the years. Here are some of them:
- Frederick Bentley (1875 - 1881)
- Edwin C. Owston (1881 - 1884, and again 1886 - 1888)
- Walter Maxted (1884 - 1886)
- Dr. Corbett (1886)
- R.S. Round (1888 - 1890)
- W.L. Dodd (1890 - 1909)
- W.J. Baker (1909 - 1926)
- E. A. Miller (1926 - 1928)
- F. Isherwood Plummer (1928 - 1933)
- Fred Morley (1933 - 1943)
- S.C. Garland (around 1948)
The Church Bells
Eight bells were put into the church tower in 1881. Most of these bells were made by the Mears and Stainbank company in London in 1881. One of the bells, the sixth one, had actually been made for the church earlier, in 1866.
