St John the Baptist's Church, Winster facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St John the Baptist’s Church, Winster |
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St John the Baptist’s Church, Winster
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| 53°08′29.97″N 1°38′37.91″W / 53.1416583°N 1.6438639°W | |
| Location | Darley Dale |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | winsterchurch.org.uk |
| History | |
| Dedication | St John the Baptist |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
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| Parish | Winster |
| Deanery | Wirksworth |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
St John the Baptist's Church in Winster, Derbyshire, is a special old building. It is a Grade II listed building, which means it's important and protected because of its history and architecture. This church is part of the Church of England.
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History of the Church Building
The oldest part of St John the Baptist's Church is its tower, which was built way back in 1721. Over the years, the church has been changed and improved.
In the 1840s, a person named Matthew Habershon worked on the church. Then, in 1884, A Roland Barker started more big changes. These changes were finished in 1885. During this time, the chancel (the part of the church near the altar) was taken down and a bigger one was built. The new chancel had beautiful Minton tiles on the floor.
New rooms were also added for the clergy (church leaders) and the choir. Special seats for the choir were put in, and a new altar was added. The lighting inside the church was also made better. One of the windows in the chancel, on the south wall, is very special. It was designed by Burne-Jones and made by Morris & Co. in 1883.
Church Community and Parishes
St John the Baptist's Church is part of a group of churches that work together. This group is called a joint parish.
- Mission Room, Over Hackney
- St Mary the Virgin's Church, South Darley
- St Helen's Church, Darley Dale
The Church Organ
The church has a wonderful pipe organ made by a company called Abbott. This organ has two keyboards and a pedalboard, with 14 different sounds it can make. It cost £350 to build and install. The new organ was first played on November 28, 1888, by Arthur Francis Smith from Derby. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
Church Bells
The tower of the church holds a set of five bells. Each bell has its own history:
- The first bell was made in 1892 by John Taylor.
- The second bell was also made by John Taylor, in 1846.
- The third bell was made by John Warner & Sons in 1880.
- The fourth bell was made by Daniel Hedderly.
- The largest bell, called the Tenor bell, was made by John Warner & Sons in 1860.
Churchyard Memorials
The churchyard is the area around the church where people are buried. It contains special memorials for five soldiers. These memorials help us remember their service and sacrifice.
- Private Charles Herbert Walker Boam, Pioneer Corps, who passed away on August 14, 1944, at 39 years old.
- Serjeant F.C. Taylor, Royal Garrison Artillery, who passed away on December 6, 1919, at 37 years old.
- Private George Dale, 5th Battalion Duke of Wellington’s West Riding Regiment, who passed away on November 23, 1918, at 32 years old.
- Private Thomas Arthur Needham, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, who passed away on April 11, 1916, at 19 years old.
- Driver R.A. Newton, 1st Reserve Brigade Royal Field Artillery, who passed away on April 4, 1916.
See also
- Listed buildings in Winster
