St Giles' Church, Normanton, Derby facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Giles’ Church, Derby |
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St Giles’ Church, Normanton, Derby (Photo by Nikki Mahadevan)
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| Location | Normanton, Derby |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Conservative Evangelical |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Dedication | St Giles |
| Consecrated | 23 September 1863 |
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| Functional status | Parish church |
| Heritage designation | Locally listed |
| Architect(s) | Giles and Brookhouse |
| Groundbreaking | 1861 |
| Completed | 13 May 1862 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Normanton |
| Deanery | Derby City |
| Archdeaconry | Archdeaconry of Derby |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
St Giles' Church in Normanton, Derby, is a special old church. It's part of the Church of England and serves the local community as a parish church. It's also "locally listed," which means it's an important building in the area.
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A Look at the Church's History
The church building you see today replaced a much older chapel from the Middle Ages. Construction on the current church began in 1861. It was designed by architects Giles and Brookhouse. Two cousins, William Bridgart and Charles Whiting Bridgart, who were builders from Derby, constructed the church.
The church first opened its doors for people to worship on May 13, 1862. It was officially made a sacred place on September 23, 1863.
Changes and Updates Over Time
St Giles' Church has been updated several times. In 1902, the church was made bigger. A special stone was laid on November 15, 1902, by Fitzherbert Wright, a important local official.
More recently, in 2010, the church was changed inside. New underfloor heating was put in to keep everyone warm. In 2016, a small building from the 1950s was taken down. A new building was put in its place. This new part has a kitchen, a welcome area, a meeting room (used for a creche, which is like a nursery), and five separate toilets, including one for people with disabilities.
St Giles' Church Today
Today, St Giles' Church follows a specific set of beliefs within the Church of England. It is known for its "Conservative Evangelical" tradition. This means it holds traditional views on certain church practices.
The Church Organ
The church has a beautiful organ made by a company called Peter Conacher. You can find details about this organ in a special record called the National Pipe Organ Register.
Past Organ Players
- Fred Morley was an organist at St Giles' Church starting in 1943. He used to play the organ at another church in Derby called St Andrew's Church, Derby.
