St Helen's Church, Darley Dale facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Helen’s Church, Darley Dale |
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St Helen’s Church, Darley Dale
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| 53°09′46.51″N 1°36′9.75″W / 53.1629194°N 1.6027083°W | |
| Location | Darley Dale |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Helen |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
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| Parish | Darley |
| Deanery | Wirksworth |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
St Helen's Church, Darley Dale is a beautiful old church in Darley Dale, Derbyshire, England. It is a parish church, which means it serves the local community. It belongs to the Church of England. This church is also a Grade II* listed building, meaning it's very important historically and architecturally.
The Church's Long History
St Helen's Church has been around for a very long time. You can see different building styles from various periods in its walls. These styles include Norman architecture and Perpendicular Gothic, which show how the church changed over hundreds of years.
The church was fixed up and made bigger between 1854 and 1855. This work cost about £1,300, which was a lot of money back then! An architect named Henry Isaac Stevens led this project. The church was ready to open again on April 24, 1855.
Later, in 1908, the church was restored again. This time, the architect in charge was Percy Heylyn Currey.
What is a Parish?
A "parish" is like a local area that a church serves. St Helen's Church is part of a larger group of churches that work together. This group is called a "joint parish."
The churches in this joint parish are:
- Mission Room, Over Hackney
- St Mary the Virgin's Church, South Darley
- St John the Baptist's Church, Winster
Important Monuments
Inside or near the church, you might find special memorials or statues. These are called monuments. They are often put up to remember important people.
One famous person remembered here is Sir Joseph Whitworth. You can find his monument in the churchyard.
The Church Organ
St Helen's Church has a special musical instrument called a pipe organ. This organ was made by a company called Brindley and Foster. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register, which is a list of organs across the country.
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Derbyshire Dales
- Listed buildings in Darley Dale
