St James' Church Glossop facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St James's Church Glossop |
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St James's Church Glossop
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| Location | Glossop |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Evangelical |
| History | |
| Dedication | St. James |
| Consecrated | 8 September 1846 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | Edwin Hugh Shellard |
| Groundbreaking | 27 September 1844 |
| Completed | 1846 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Whitfield |
| Deanery | Glossop |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
St. James's Church is an Anglican church in the evangelical tradition located in the town of Glossop, Derbyshire, in the North West of England. Along with St. Luke's Church, it makes up Whitfield Parish within Derby Diocese.
The churchyard contains war graves of three soldiers of World War I.
Rev Toby May is the present Vicar of Whitfield Parish. Other full-time staff of the Parish include, Parish Operations Manager Jane Higginbottom, schools and young families outreach pastor Julia Wilkins and youth work co-ordinate Sharon Murphy,(November 2018)
History
The foundation stone was laid on 27 September 1844 and construction started to the designs of the architect Edwin Hugh Shellard. The church was consecrated on 8 September 1846 by the Bishop of Lichfield. The chancel was enlarged in 1897 by Naylor and Sale, and a vestry added at the turn of the 20th century.
Organ
The church has a pipe organ by Forster and Andrews dating from 1859. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.
