St Helen's Church, Norwich facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Helen's Church, Norwich |
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St Helen's Church, Norwich
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| 52°37′58.03″N 1°18′17.2″E / 52.6327861°N 1.304778°E | |
| OS grid reference | TG 23733 09020 |
| Location | Norwich, Norfolk |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | sainthelenschurch.co.uk |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Helen |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Administration | |
| Parish | St Helen’s Norwich |
| Deanery | Norwich East |
| Archdeaconry | Norwich |
| Diocese | Anglican Diocese of Norwich |
| Province | Province of Canterbury |
St Helen's Church in Norwich, England, is a very old and important building. It is a parish church that belongs to the Church of England. This church is so special that it has a "Grade I listed" status. This means it is considered one of the most important historic buildings in the country.
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History of St Helen's Church
St Helen's Church has a long and interesting past. It was first built a very long time ago, during the Middle Ages.
Early Beginnings and Changes
In the year 1270, the church was given to a place called the Great Hospital. This hospital had been started just a few years earlier, in 1249. The first church building was taken down.
Building the Current Church
The church you see today was built in different stages.
- The tall tower was built in 1375.
- The chancel, which is the part of the church near the altar, was rebuilt in 1383 by a person named Henry le Despenser.
- Around 1480, the main part of the church, called the nave, and the side sections, known as aisles, were rebuilt. The south transept, a part that sticks out from the main building, was also rebuilt around this time. These changes were made by Bishop James Goldwell.
The Church Organ
St Helen's Church has a musical instrument called an organ. This organ was made by a person named Mark Noble. If you are interested in organs, you can find more details about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
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St Helen's Church, Norwich, from the outside.
