St Andrew's Church, Twyford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Andrew’s Church, Twyford |
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St Andrew’s Church, Twyford
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| 52°51′12.12″N 1°30′55.43″W / 52.8533667°N 1.5153972°W | |
| Location | Twyford, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Andrew |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
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| Parish | Barrow-on-Trent with Twyford |
| Deanery | Melbourne |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
St Andrew's Church in Twyford, Derbyshire, is a very old and important church. It's part of the Church of England and is considered a "Grade I listed" building. This means it's a special historical building that needs to be protected.
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A Look Back: The History of St Andrew's Church
How Old Is This Church?
St Andrew's Church is very old! It was first built way back in the 1100s, during the 12th century. Imagine all the history it has seen!
Changes Over the Years
The church has been looked after and updated many times. In the early 18th century, it had a big restoration to make sure it stayed in good shape.
Later, in 1821, the church tower needed repairs. This was because it was hit by lightning!
A Fire and a New Beginning
On November 27, 1910, there was a fire at the church. It sadly destroyed the organ and many of the wooden seats, called pews. But the community worked together, and the church was restored the very next year.
Working Together: The Parish Status
St Andrew's Church is part of a "joint parish." This means it works closely with several other churches in the area. They share resources and help each other out.
The churches in this joint parish are:
- All Saints’ Church, Aston-upon-Trent
- St Wilfrid's Church, Barrow-upon-Trent
- St Bartholomew’s Church, Elvaston
- St James’ Church, Swarkestone
- St James Church, Shardlow
- St Mary the Virgin’s Church, Weston-on-Trent
Remembering People: Church Memorials
Inside the church, you can find special memorials. These are like plaques or monuments that remember people who were important to the church or the local area.
St Andrew's Church has memorials for:
The Church Organ
The church has an organ, which is a musical instrument that makes a big, powerful sound. If you're interested in learning more about the specific details of this organ, you can find information about it on the National Pipe Organ Register.
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