St Luke's Church, Pendleton facts for kids
St Luke's Church is an old church in Pendleton, Salford. It stands on a raised area on Liverpool Street. This church is part of the Salford All Saints Team Ministry. It belongs to the Manchester diocese. In 1980, it was named a Grade II* listed building. This means it is a very important historical building.
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About the Church Building
Design and Style
The church was designed by a famous architect named George Gilbert Scott. He designed it in the Neo-Gothic style. This style looks like old medieval churches. St Luke's Church opened in 1865. In 1878, a small chapel was added. This chapel was built to remember Edward Tootal, who helped the church a lot.
The church is built from strong sandstone rocks. It has a roof made of plain tiles. Inside, the main part of the church is called the nave. It has tall windows above the side sections, which are called aisles. Large round columns with carved tops support the tower. The area near the altar, called the chancel, has a beautiful decorated roof. It also has a round end, known as an apse.
Stained Glass and Organ
St Luke's Church has many beautiful stained glass windows. Some of these were made by Charles Eamer Kempe. He was a well-known artist.
The church's organ was first built in 1865. A company called William Hill & Sons made it. In 1947, it was rebuilt by Rushworth and Dreaper. This was done to honor people from the church who died in the Second World War. Most of the original organ pipes from 1865 are still there.
From 1947 to 2006, Mr. Eric Chadwick was the organist. He was also a chorus master for the Halle Orchestra. He taught organ at the Royal Northern College of Music. Today, the organ needs a lot of repair work.
Current Condition
The church building was fixed up in the 1920s. Since then, it has mostly stayed the same. Currently, St Luke's Church is on the National Heritage at Risk Register. This is because its roof leaks, causing damage. The current leader of the church is Daniel Burton.
Important Events
Emmeline Pankhurst's Wedding
A very important event happened at St Luke's Church. Emmeline Goulden got married there. She married Richard Pankhurst on February 18, 1879. Emmeline Pankhurst was a famous leader. She led the British suffragette movement. This movement worked to get women the right to vote.
See also
- Listed buildings in Salford, Greater Manchester
- List of new churches by George Gilbert Scott in Northern England
