St Barnabas' Church, Morecambe facts for kids
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| Location | Regent Road, Morecambe, Lancashire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Churchmanship | Anglican Catholic |
| Website | https://stbmorecambe.org/ |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | Saint Barnabas |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Architect(s) | Austin and Paley |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1898 |
| Completed | 1900 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Stone |
| Administration | |
| Parish | St Barnabas, Morecambe |
| Deanery | Lancaster and Morecambe |
| Archdeaconry | Lancaster |
| Diocese | Blackburn |
| Province | York |
St Barnabas' Church is a church building located in Regent Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church, meaning it serves a local community. The church is part of the diocese of Blackburn.
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History of St Barnabas' Church
Building the Church: 1898-1900
The church was built in stages, starting between 1898 and 1900. It was designed by famous architects from Lancaster, Austin and Paley. During this first phase, they built the main altar area (called the chancel), a large part of the main seating area (the nave), and the north side aisle. This first part of the building cost about £4,214 at the time.
Adding More Features: 1904-1961
More parts were added to the church over the years. In 1904, a special basin for baptisms, called a font, was put in. Later, in 1913, the south side aisle and a room for the organ were added. Much later, in 1961, a hall for the community was built at the west end of the church.
St Barnabas Today
Today, St Barnabas' Church follows the "catholic tradition" within the Church of England. This means it has certain styles of worship and beliefs. The main priest for the parish is Father Michael Childs. He became the Vicar (another name for the priest in charge) in September 2018.
Architecture and Design
Church Style and Layout
St Barnabas' Church is built in a style called "free Perpendicular". This means it uses elements from a type of Gothic architecture but with some freedom in its design. It is described as looking "low and solid." The church has side sections, called aisles, that go all the way to the east end where the altar is.
Inside the Church
Inside, the main seating area (the nave) has rows of arches called arcades. These arches are supported by columns, or piers, which are sometimes round and sometimes octagonal (eight-sided). Between the nave and the altar area (the chancel) is a low wall. This wall includes the pulpit, which is where the priest gives sermons.
Stained Glass and Organ
The beautiful stained glass windows in the church were mostly added between the 1970s and 1989. Some older glass from the late 1800s was also moved and put into new windows in 1989. The church also has a large organ with three keyboards (called manuals). This organ was made by a company named Wadsworth and Brother.
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St Barnabas' Church in Morecambe
See also
- List of ecclesiastical works by Austin and Paley (1895–1914)
