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 church in Derby, Derbyshire, England. It was part of the Church of England. The church was built between 1864 and 1867. Sadly, it was taken down in 1971.
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History of St Andrew's Church
Building the Church
The first stone for the church was placed on March 29, 1864. This important event was done by William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire. The church was designed by a famous architect named George Gilbert Scott. The builders were Thompson and Fryer. Even though the church was not fully finished, it was officially opened and blessed on May 10, 1866. This blessing was done by Bishop John Lonsdale from Lichfield.
Church Features
The church had a special font, which is a basin used for baptisms. It was designed by George Gilbert Scott and carved by Mr. Hall from Derby. The font was shaped like an octagon and made from grey marble with fossils. It also had colorful columns of green and red marble.
Tower and Spire
Work on the church's tall tower and spire began later, in 1880. The tower and spire were also blessed by the Bishop of Lichfield on December 30, 1881.
Famous Connections
A well-known musician named Ronald Binge was a boy singer in the church choir during the 1920s. He later composed the famous theme tune 'Sailing By' for BBC Radio Four.
Church Closure
In the 1960s, St Andrew's Church was no longer needed for regular services. It was then taken down in 1971. The area that the church served, called its parish, joined with the parish of St Osmund's Church, Derby.
Church Organ
First Organ and Upgrades
When St Andrew's Church first opened in 1866, an organ was put in place. An organ is a large musical instrument often found in churches. Later, in 1902, a brand new organ was installed by a company called Forster and Andrews. This organ was changed and improved several times. It was modified 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.
Organists of St Andrew's
Many talented musicians played the organ at St Andrew's Church over the years. Here are some of them:
- Frederick Bentley (1875 - 1881)
- Edwin Charles Owston (1881 - 1884)
- Walter Maxted (1884 - 1886)
- Dr. Corbett (1886)
- Edwin C. Owston (1886 - 1888) - He returned to play again!
- 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)
Church Bells
Eight bells were placed in the church tower in 1881. Bells are large, heavy musical instruments that ring out. Most of these bells (Bells One to Five, Seven, and the largest bell called the Tenor) were made by the Mears and Stainbank company in London in 1881. The Sixth bell had been made for the church earlier, in 1866.
