St Augustine's Church, Derby facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Augustine's Church, Derby |
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 St Augustine's Church, Derby
Location in Derbyshire
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| 52°54′22.2″N 1°28′55.5″W / 52.906167°N 1.482083°W | |
| Location | Derby, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Augustine |
| Consecrated | 27 April 1898 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Derby Local List |
| Architect(s) | Naylor and Sale |
| Groundbreaking | 17 October 1896 |
| Completed | 29 October 1910 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Walbrook Epiphany |
| Deanery | Derby South |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
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St Augustine's Church, Derby
Location in Derbyshire
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| 52°54′22.2″N 1°28′55.5″W / 52.906167°N 1.482083°W | |
| Location | Derby, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Augustine |
| Consecrated | 27 April 1898 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Derby Local List |
| Architect(s) | Naylor and Sale |
| Groundbreaking | 17 October 1896 |
| Completed | 29 October 1910 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Walbrook Epiphany |
| Deanery | Derby South |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
St Augustine's Church in Derby, Derbyshire, is a special building. It is a Church of England parish church. This means it serves the local community for religious services and events.
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History of St Augustine's Church
Why a New Church Was Needed
In 1888, a small "mission church" was built on Stanhope Street in Derby. A mission church is a simple church that helps a new or growing community. It was built for people living in homes made by the Midland Railway company. But soon, many more people moved into the area. The small church was not big enough for everyone. So, plans began for a much larger church, which would be named after St Augustine.
Building the Church: Early Steps
Work on the new church started in July 1896. Henry Howe Bemrose, who was a Member of Parliament (MP), helped begin the construction. The first stone, called the "foundation stone," was placed on October 17, 1896. This important step was done by Michael Bass, 1st Baron Burton. The church was designed by architects Naylor and Sale. The company that built it was J.E. Tomlinson and Company.
Completing the Main Parts of the Church
By 1898, the main part of the church, called the "nave," was finished. The nave is where the people sit during services. On April 27, 1898, the nave was "consecrated." This means it was officially set aside for religious use. The ceremony was led by Bishop George Ridding of Southwell.
A few years later, in 1905, the "south aisle" was added. An aisle is a walkway in a church, usually on the side. The "chancel" was built after that. The chancel is the part of the church near the altar, where the clergy (like priests) stand. H. Chattle built the chancel. The beautiful oak wood parts inside were made by Mattyn and Company. The chancel was officially dedicated on October 29, 1910. This dedication was done by Bishop Edwyn Hoskins.
Joining Parishes: Walbrook Epiphany
In 1996, four local church areas, called parishes, joined together. These were St Thomas’, St James’, St Chad's, and St Augustine's. They formed a new, larger parish called Walbrook Epiphany. This helped them work together to serve the community better.
The Church Organ
Early Instruments
When St Augustine's Church first opened, it had a harmonium. A harmonium is a musical instrument similar to a small organ. In 1900, a pipe organ replaced the harmonium. This pipe organ was made by Noble of Melbourne Street, Derby.
The Main Pipe Organ
In 1910, a new and larger pipe organ was installed. This organ had two "manuals" (keyboards for the hands) and pedals (for the feet). It was built by J.H. Adkins. You can find details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register. While the pipe organ is still in the church, an electronic organ has been used since the 1990s.
