St George's Church, Ticknall facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St George’s Church, Ticknall |
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St George’s Church, Ticknall
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| 52°48′48.1″N 1°28′48.8″W / 52.813361°N 1.480222°W | |
| Location | Ticknall |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St George |
| Consecrated | 6 October 1842 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | Henry Isaac Stevens |
| Construction cost | £4,500 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 700 persons |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Ticknall |
| Deanery | Melbourne |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
St George's Church in Ticknall is a special old church. It is a parish church which means it serves the local community. This church is part of the Church of England. It is located in the village of Ticknall in Derbyshire, England. The church is also a Grade II listed building, which means it's important and protected because of its history and architecture.
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The Church's Story
Building a New Church
The church you see today was built a long time ago, in 1842. It was designed by an architect named Henry Isaac Stevens. This new church took the place of an older church that was dedicated to St Thomas Becket.
The Consecration Ceremony
The church was officially opened and made sacred on October 6, 1842. This special ceremony is called a "consecration." It was performed by the Bishop of Hereford, Rt Revd Thomas Musgrave.
What is a Parish?
Sharing a Parish
St George's Church is part of a "joint parish." This means it shares its services and community with a few other churches nearby. These churches work together.
The churches in this joint parish are:
- St Michael with St Mary's Church, Melbourne
- St James' Church, Smisby
- St Michael's Church, Stanton by Bridge
The Church Organ
Music in the Church
Inside St George's Church, there is a beautiful pipe organ. This organ was made by a company called J.W. Walker in 1869. Organs like this are used to play music during church services. You can find more details about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
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