St James' Church, Long Eaton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St James' Mission Church, Long Eaton |
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St James' Mission Church, Tamworth Road, Long Eaton
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 St James' Mission Church, Long Eaton
Location in Derbyshire
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| 52°53′39.1″N 1°16′29.5″W / 52.894194°N 1.274861°W | |
| Location | Long Eaton |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | Saint James |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | John Sheldon of Long Eaton |
| Style | Early English Gothic |
| Groundbreaking | 19 January 1886 |
| Completed | 9 July 1886 |
| Construction cost | £513 (equivalent to £40,100 in 2021). |
| Closed | 1952 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 53 feet (16 m) |
| Width | 30 feet (9.1 m) |
| Height | 20 feet (6.1 m) |
St James' Mission Church was once a church building in Long Eaton, Derbyshire, England. It belonged to the Church of England and was part of the Diocese of Derby. A "mission church" is like a smaller, extra church built to help a main church serve more people.
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History of St James' Mission Church
Why the Church Was Built
St James' Mission Church was planned to help St Laurence's Church, Long Eaton. Long Eaton was growing fast, and more people needed a place to worship. This new church would serve the people living in the southern part of the town.
Building the Church
The first stone for the church was laid on January 19, 1886. A person named Joseph Billyeald helped start the building work. The church was built on Tamworth Road.
The church was designed by an architect named John Sheldon, who was from Long Eaton. A builder named Mr. Pirks, also from Long Eaton, constructed the church. The building cost about £513 at the time.
Church Size and Opening
The church was about 53 feet (16 meters) long and 30 feet (9 meters) wide. The ceiling inside was 20 feet (6 meters) high. It was designed to hold around 450 people for worship.
The Bishop of Southwell, Rt Revd George Ridding, officially opened the church on July 9, 1886. This meant it was ready for people to use for services.
The Church Hall
Later, a church hall was built behind the main church. It opened on July 4, 1908. Revd. Canon Maden, who was the Rector of Plumtree, opened the hall. This hall cost about £1,100 to build.
When the Church Closed
St James' Mission Church stopped being used for worship in 1952.
