St James' Church, Riddings facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St James’ Church, Riddings |
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St James’ Church, Riddings
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| 53°04′11.39″N 1°21′45.65″W / 53.0698306°N 1.3626806°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 42898 52764 |
| Location | Riddings, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St James |
| Consecrated | 28 June 1834 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | Francis Octavius Bedford |
| Groundbreaking | 1832 |
| Completed | 1833 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Riddings |
| Deanery | Alfreton |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Derby |
| Province | Canterbury |
St James’ Church in Riddings, Derbyshire, is a historic church. It is part of the Church of England. This church is considered a Grade II listed building. This means it is a special building that is protected because of its history and architecture.
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About St James' Church
Building the Church
The church was built a long time ago, between 1832 and 1833. It was designed by an architect named Francis Octavius Bedford. The Oakes family, who lived in Riddings House, paid for the church to be built.
When the church was finished, it needed a special blessing from the Bishop. This blessing is called a "consecration." The Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry asked for £200 for this. However, many local people had different religious beliefs and did not want to pay. Because of this, the church's consecration was delayed. It finally happened on June 28, 1834.
Later Changes and Restoration
Many years later, between 1884 and 1885, the church was made bigger and improved. This process is called restoration. During this time, a new part called the chancel was added. The old wooden benches, known as pews, were removed. Also, the galleries on the sides of the church were taken down.
A special decorative screen behind the altar, called a reredos, was given to the church by Mr. R.G. Lomas from Derby. The church was officially reopened by the Bishop of Southwell on April 8, 1885, after all the work was completed.
What is a Joint Parish?
St James’ Church is part of a "joint parish." This means it shares its church community and some resources with another church. St James' Church is in a joint parish with Christ Church, Ironville.
The Church Organ
St James' Church has a pipe organ. It was built around 1850 by a company called Bevington. Later, in 1885, the organ was made larger by Charles Lloyd.
