St George in the Meadows, Nottingham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. George in the Meadows, Nottingham |
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St George's in the Meadows
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| 52°56′35.4″N 01°09′11.5″W / 52.943167°N 1.153194°W | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Anglo Catholic |
| Website | https://stgeorgeinthemeadows.com |
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| Dedication | St. George |
| Consecrated | 12 June 1888 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | Richard Charles Sutton and George Frederick Bodley |
| Architectural type | Gothic |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Nottingham St George with St John |
| Deanery | Nottingham South |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
St George in the Meadows is a church located in The Meadows, Nottingham, England. It belongs to the Church of England.
This church is considered a special building because of its history and design. It has a "Grade II listed" status from the government. This means it's an important building that should be protected.
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History of St George's Church
The first stone for the church was placed on 8 July 1887. This important moment was led by Henry Smith Wright, who was a Member of Parliament. The area for this new church was taken from an older church's district, St Saviours in the Meadows, Nottingham.
The main part of the church, called the nave, was officially opened on 12 June 1888. This ceremony was performed by Bishop Edward Trollope of Nottingham. The nave was designed by an architect named Richard Charles Sutton.
Later, another important part of the church, the chancel, was opened on 16 April 1898. It was designed by a famous architect, George Frederick Bodley. Building this part cost about £2,000.
There was also a plan to build a special chapel called the Lady Chapel. It was supposed to be designed by Bodley too. However, another architect, Cecil Greenwood Hare, designed a bigger one. This larger chapel was built between 1914 and 1915.
The church is in the Meadows area of Nottingham. After a big war, another church nearby, St. John the Baptist's Church, Leenside, Nottingham, was badly damaged and had to be taken down. Because of this, its church community joined with St George's.
Beautiful Stained Glass Windows
The church has many beautiful stained glass windows. The largest one is at the west end of the church. It shows Saint Michael and Saint George. This window was designed in 1927 by artists Burlison and Grylls. However, it wasn't put into the church until 1938.
In the north aisle, there are six more windows. Each one shows a different English saint. These were made by Horace Turrell Hincks of Hincks and Burnell. They were added to the church between 1924 and 1934. The windows in the Lady Chapel were made by a company called Whitefriars. They were installed in 1948 and 1949.
Church Traditions
St George's Church is part of the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. It follows certain traditions and is guided by the Bishop of Beverley.
The Church Organ
The church has a large organ, which is like a giant musical instrument. It was built by J. W. Walker & Sons Ltd and cost £500. The organ was first used on 1 September 1895.
At first, the organ was placed in a different spot in the church. But when the chancel was finished and a special room for the organ was built in 1905–1906, it was moved. The beautiful wooden case around the organ was designed by George Frederick Bodley. You can find more details about this organ online on the National Pipe Organ Register.
See also
- Listed buildings in Nottingham (Bridge ward)
