St Anne's Church, Worksop facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Anne's Church, Worksop |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| Website | http://www.stanneschurch.co.uk |
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| Dedication | St. Anne |
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| Parish | Worksop |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
St. Anne's Church in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, is a special building. It is a Church of England church that has been around for over 100 years. It is also a "Grade II listed building," which means it is an important historical building that needs to be protected.
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History of St. Anne's Church
This church was built in 1911. It was designed by a famous team of architects named Austin and Paley from Lancaster. The church is located on Newcastle Avenue in Worksop.
Building Style and Design
The church was built in a style called "Perpendicular Gothic." This style was popular in England in the 1400s. It often features tall windows and strong, straight lines.
Special Memorials Inside
Inside St. Anne's Church, you can find a special tomb. It belongs to Sir John Robinson, who helped build the church. The tomb is made of alabaster, which is a soft, white stone.
The Statue of Sir John Robinson
On top of the tomb is a statue of Sir John Robinson. This statue is called an "effigy." It was carved from beautiful Carrara marble by an artist named Albert Toft. The design for the tomb was created by Henry Paley, one of the architects who designed the church.
The Church Organ
St. Anne's Church has a very old and interesting pipe organ. It was first built in 1852 by a company called Gray & Davison. This organ was originally in a different church in Clapham.
Journey of the Organ
Later, the organ was moved to St. John's Church in Buckley. Then, in 1999, it was carefully moved again to St. Anne's Church by a company called Goetze and Gwynn. You can find more details and pictures of this amazing organ online.
Church Bells
The church has ten bells. These bells are rung for services and special events.
More to Explore
- List of ecclesiastical works by Austin and Paley (1895–1914)
- List of ecclesiastical works by Austin and Paley (1916–44)
- Listed buildings in Worksop
