St Laurence's Church, Winslow facts for kids
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 |
St Laurence's Church is a beautiful old church in Winslow, Buckinghamshire, England. It is a Church of England parish church, which means it serves the local community. This church is a very important historical building, officially known as a grade II* listed building.
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History of the Church
How Old is St Laurence's?
The oldest parts of St Laurence's Church were built a very long time ago, in the 1300s. That's the 14th century! Later, in the late 1400s, the church was changed and made bigger.
Restoring the Church
Between 1884 and 1889, the church had a big makeover. This was called a "Victorian restoration." During this time, old buildings were often repaired and updated to look their best.
A Special Building
On August 19, 1959, St Laurence's Church was officially recognized as a grade II* listed building. This means it's a building of special historical interest and importance. It is protected so it can be enjoyed for many more years.
Today's Church
St Laurence's Church is still an active place of worship today. It is part of a larger group of churches called the Benefice of Winslow with Great Horwood and Addington. This group belongs to the Archdeaconry of Buckingham and the Diocese of Oxford. The church is also a member of the Prayer Book Society. This society helps to keep traditional church services going.
People Who Served Here
Many interesting people have served at St Laurence's Church over the years. Here are a few:
- Jamie Allen was an honorary curate (a type of assistant priest) from 2003 to 2005. He later became the first Dean of Taranaki Cathedral in New Zealand.
- Frank Johnston was a priest-in-charge from 1987 to 1991. He then became the rector (the main priest) from 1991 to 1995. He was also once the Chaplain-General to the Forces, which is a very important role in the military.
See also
- Winslow War Memorial
