St Andrew's Church, Lincoln facts for kids

St. Andrew's Church, Lincoln was a special church in Lincoln, England. It was part of the Church of England. The church was located on Canwick Road. It served the community from 1877 to 1968.

A Look Back: History of the Church

St. Andrew's Church started as a "chapel of ease." This means it was a smaller church built to help a bigger church, St. Peter at Gowts'. It was built between 1876 and 1877.

The church was designed by a famous architect named James Fowler. He built it in the "Early English style." This style was popular for churches a long time ago. The church could hold about 600 people inside.

The church was officially opened on Tuesday, May 21, 1878. The Bishop of Lincoln, Christopher Wordsworth, led the special opening service. The inside of the chancel (the part of the church near the altar) was decorated by George Frederick Bodley.

On December 21, 1883, St. Andrew's Church became its own separate parish. This meant it had its own area and community to serve.

However, the church was closed down in 1968. The building was taken down that same year. Its parish then joined back with St Peter at Gowts in 1980.

The Church Organ

A large musical instrument called an organ was put into the church in 1881. It was built by a company called Wordsworth and Maskell.

The design for the organ and its beautiful case came from Canon Frederick Heathcote Sutton. He was the Rector of St. Helen's Church, Brant Broughton. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.

Who Played the Organ?

These are some of the people who played the organ at St. Andrew's Church:

• William Rose Pullein
• Ernest Pullein (from 1898 to 1908)