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 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Winster |
| Deanery | Wirksworth |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
St John the Baptist's Church in Winster is a historic church in Derbyshire, England. It is a Grade II listed building, which means it is an important building protected for its special architectural or historical interest. The church is part of the Church of England.
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History of the Church Building
The tower of St John the Baptist's Church was built in 1721. Over the years, the church has been updated and improved.
Changes in the 1800s
From 1840 to 1842, Matthew Habershon, an architect, made some changes to the church. Later, in 1884, A Roland Barker started more restoration work, which 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. Special rooms called vestries were added for the clergy (church leaders) and the choir. New choir stalls were put in, a new altar was added, and the lighting was made better.
Special Window
You can see a very special window on the south wall of the chancel. It was designed by Edward Burne-Jones and made by the famous company Morris & Co. in 1883.
Church Parish and Community
A parish is a local area that a church serves. St John the Baptist's Church is part of a joint parish with a few other churches. This means they work together to serve their communities.
Churches in the 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 pipe organ made by Abbott. A pipe organ is a large musical instrument that makes sound by pushing air through pipes. This organ has two keyboards (called manuals) and a pedalboard, with 14 different sounds (called speaking stops).
The organ cost £350 to build. It 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.
The Church Bells
The tower of the church holds a set of five bells. These bells are rung together to create music.
Details of the Bells
- The first bell was made in 1892 by John Taylor.
- The second bell was made in 1846, also by John Taylor.
- The third bell was made in 1880 by John Warner & Sons.
- The fourth bell was made by Daniel Hedderly.
- The largest bell, called the Tenor bell, was made in 1860 by John Warner & Sons.
Churchyard Memorials
The churchyard is the area around the church, often used for burials. Here, you can find memorials for five soldiers. These memorials help us remember the people who served their country.
Soldiers Remembered
- Private Charles Herbert Walker Boam, who passed away on August 14, 1944, at age 39.
- Serjeant F.C. Taylor, who passed away on December 6, 1919, at age 37.
- Private George Dale, who passed away on November 23, 1918, at age 32.
- Private Thomas Arthur Needham, who passed away on April 11, 1916, at age 19.
- Driver R.A. Newton, who passed away on April 4, 1916.
See also
- Listed buildings in Winster
