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, Normanton, Derby is a historic church in Normanton, Derby. It is part of the Church of England. This church is important to the local area. It is listed as a locally important building.
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Discovering St Giles' Church History
St Giles' Church stands where an older, medieval chapel once was. The current church building was started in 1861. It was designed by architects Giles and Brookhouse. Local builders William and Charles Bridgart constructed the church. They were cousins from Derby.
Building the Church
The church first opened its doors for people to worship on May 13, 1862. It was officially made a church on September 23, 1863. This event is called a consecration.
Changes Over Time
The church was made bigger in 1902. Work began on November 15, 1902. A special stone was laid by Fitzherbert Wright. He was a very important person in Derbyshire at the time. More big changes happened in 2010. The inside of the church was updated. New heating was put under the floor.
St Giles' Church Today
Today, St Giles' Church is an active parish church. It serves the community of Normanton. The church follows the Conservative Evangelical tradition. This is a specific way of practicing faith within the Church of England. The church plays an important role in the lives of many people.
Exploring the Church Organ
St Giles' Church has a beautiful organ. It was made by a company called Peter Conacher. Organs are large musical instruments. They make sound using air flowing through pipes. You can find more details about this organ online.
Past Organ Players
Many talented people have played the organ at St Giles' Church. One known organist was Fred Morley. He played the organ starting in 1943. Before coming to St Giles', he was an organist at St Andrew's Church, Derby.
