St John the Baptist Church, Beeston facts for kids

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St John the Baptist, Beeston in June 2025
52°55′32″N 1°13′0″W / 52.92556°N 1.21667°W / 52.92556; -1.21667
Location	Beeston, Nottinghamshire
Country	England
Denomination	Church of England
Churchmanship	Broad Church
Website	beestonparishchurch.com
History
Dedication	St John the Baptist
Consecrated	5 September 1844
Architecture
Heritage designation	Grade II listed
Architect(s)	George Gilbert Scott
Groundbreaking	1842
Completed	1844
Construction cost	£3,600 (£280,146 in 2021)
Specifications
Length	115.66 feet (35.25 m)
Width	49.5 feet (15.1 m)
Nave width	24.2 feet (7.4 m)
Height	64 feet (20 m)
Administration
Parish	Beeston
Deanery	Nottingham South
Archdeaconry	Nottingham
Diocese	Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham
Province	Province of York

St. John the Baptist Church is an Anglican church located in Beeston, Nottinghamshire, England. It is a special building because it is listed as Grade II listed. This means it is important for its history or architecture.

History of the Church

This church is very old, from the Middle Ages. The chancel (the part where the altar is) is still the original one. However, most of the church was rebuilt and made new again in 1842. This work was done by famous architects George Gilbert Scott and William Bonython Moffatt. The church was officially opened and blessed on September 5, 1844, by the Bishop of Lincoln.

A special room for the organ was added in 1876 by architects Robert Evans and William Jolley. New furniture, like a stand for reading (lectern) and special seats for the choir (chancel stalls), were put in. Mr. Tattershall from London made the chancel stalls.

In 2007, the church had a big renovation that cost £860,000. The main entrance was moved to the west side. The inside of the church was cleaned, and new heating, seating, and a new organ were installed. The font, which is a basin used for baptisms, is also very old. It dates back to the time of King Henry III.

Church Organs and Music

The first organ known to be in the church was put in during 1854. It was made by Kirkland and Jardine of Manchester and cost £300. This money was raised by people donating to the church. The organ was placed on a special gallery. It was first played on Tuesday, April 25, 1854.

More parts were added to the organ in 1856. In 1876, it was made even bigger and better. It was then moved to the chancel after the gallery was taken down. The organ was fixed up again in 1903 and 1909 by Charles Lloyd of Nottingham. It had another repair in 1946.

In 1983, the old organ was removed and replaced with an electronic organ. This electronic organ was then replaced with an even newer one in 2008.

Organists of the Church

Images for kids

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  The chancel

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  The nave looking east

See also

• Listed buildings in Beeston, Nottinghamshire