St Luke's Church, Derby facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Luke's Church, Derby |
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| Location | Derby |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Anglo-Catholic |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Architect(s) | Henry Isaac Stevens |
| Groundbreaking | 1868 |
| Completed | 1871 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 122 feet (37 m) |
| Width | 46 feet (14 m) |
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| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
St. Luke's Church is a special old church in Derby, England. It is located on Parliament Street. This church is part of the Church of England. It is so important that it is listed as a Grade II* building. This means it is a very important historic place!
History of the Church
Building St. Luke's Church started in 1868 and finished in 1871. Two architects, Henry Isaac Stevens and Frederick Josias Robinson, designed it. The church was officially opened on Saturday, June 24, 1871. This special event was led by George Selwyn, who was the Bishop of Lichfield at the time. In the 1880s, a smaller church called a "mission church" was opened in the Firs Estate. It was connected to St George.
St. Luke's is known as an Anglo-Catholic church. This means it follows some older, more traditional ways of worship within the Church of England. It is also part of an organization called Forward in Faith. This group supports traditional beliefs and practices. The church is currently looked after by Paul Thomas, who is the Bishop of Oswestry. On April 1, 2017, St. Luke's joined with another traditional church in Derby, St. Bartholomew's in Allenton. They now work together as one team, called a "united benefice." The church is also supported by The Society.
The Church Organ
When St. Luke's Church first opened, it had a temporary organ. But soon, enough money was raised to buy a brand new organ. This new organ was built by a company called Abbott of Leeds. It was a large organ with three keyboards, called "manuals." The new organ was first played on October 18, 1881. You can find more details about the organ that is there now on the National Pipe Organ Register website.
Organists of St. Luke's
Many talented people have played the organ at St. Luke's Church over the years. Here are some of the organists who have served the church:
- Henry Houseley (1870 – 1882)
- George Bramley (1882 – 1884)
- Arthur Rawlinson Wood (1884 – 1901)
- Norman Hibbert (1901 – 1912) - He later became the organist at St Werburgh's Church, Derby.
- Arthur Griffin Claypole (1912 – 1914)
- A W Wilford (1915 – 1918)
- Arthur Griffin Claypole (1918 – 1921) - He returned for a second time.
- A.H. Fithyan (1921 – 1924)
- Alban Claughton (1924 – 1925)
- Fred Morley (1925 – 1927) - He later became the organist at All Saints' Church, Ripley.
- Horace Barker (1927 – 1933)
- Hubert Henry Norsworthy (1933 – 1942)
- Colin William Mellor (1963 – 1977)
