St Luke's Church, Manchester facts for kids
St Luke's Church was an old Anglican church located in the Cheetham Hill area of Manchester, England. An Anglican church is a type of Christian church. Today, most of the building is ruined and no longer used.
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Building St Luke's Church
St Luke's Church was a special kind of church known as a "Commissioners' church." These churches were built in the 1800s to serve growing towns. The church was built on the corner of Cheetham Hill Road and Smedley Lane.
Design and Construction
Building work on St Luke's Church began in 1836. The church was finished in 1839. It was designed by an architect named T. W. Atkinson. He used a style called Perpendicular Gothic, which is a type of English Gothic architecture. The builders used a type of stone called ashlar for the walls.
A Famous Organ and Musician
St Luke's Church was home to a very special musical instrument.
The Church Organ
A wealthy local person named J. W. Fraser loved music. He asked a company called William Hill to build a large church organ for St Luke's. This organ was finished in 1840. It was designed in a style known as the German System.
Mendelssohn's Visit
A very famous composer and musician, Mendelssohn, visited the church. He gave a concert using the new organ in April 1847. This was a big event for the church and the local area.
What Remains Today
Even though most of St Luke's Church is now ruined, some parts still stand.
Listed Building Status
The church's tower and the west end of its aisles and vestry (a room used by clergy) are still there. These parts are protected as a Grade II listed building. This means they are important historical buildings and are kept safe.
