St Laurence's Church, Winslow facts for kids
St Laurence's Church is a beautiful old church in Winslow, England. It is part of the Church of England. This church is very special because it is a "Grade II* listed building." This means it is an important historical building that needs to be protected.
Quick facts for kids St Laurence's Church, Winslow |
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| Parish Church of St Laurence | |
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| 51°56′31″N 0°52′56″W / 51.942069°N 0.882236°W | |
| Location | High Street, Winslow, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3AB |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Status | Active |
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| Functional status | Parish church |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* |
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| Parish | Winslow |
| Deanery | Claydon |
| Archdeaconry | Archdeaconry of Buckingham |
| Episcopal area | Buckingham Episcopal Area |
| Diocese | Diocese of Oxford |
History of the Church
The oldest parts of St Laurence's Church were built a very long time ago. This was in the 1300s. The church was made bigger and changed in the late 1400s.
Later, from 1884 to 1889, the church was "restored." This means it was fixed up and made to look good again. This work happened during the Victorian era.
On August 19, 1959, the church was officially named a "Grade II* listed building." This protects it as an important historical site.
The Church Today
St Laurence's Church is an active church. It is part of a group of churches called the Benefice of Winslow. This group also includes Great Horwood and Addington.
The church is part of the larger structure of the Church of England. It belongs to the Archdeaconry of Buckingham and the Diocese of Oxford. The church is also a member of the Prayer Book Society. This means they follow traditional ways of worship.
People Connected to the Church
Many interesting people have been part of St Laurence's Church. Here are a few:
- Jamie Allen was an honorary curate from 2003 to 2005. He later became the first Dean of Taranaki Cathedral.
- Frank Johnston served as a priest at the church. He was priest-in-charge from 1987 to 1991. Then he was the rector from 1991 to 1995. He was also a Chaplain-General to the Forces.
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- Winslow War Memorial
