St Luke's Church, Nottingham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Luke's Church, Nottingham |
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| 52°57′17″N 1°8′10″W / 52.95472°N 1.13611°W | |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| History | |
| Dedication | St. Luke |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Robert Jalland |
| Groundbreaking | 1861 |
| Completed | 1864 |
| Closed | 1923 |
| Demolished | October 1925 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Nottingham |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell |
| Province | York |
St. Luke's Church, Nottingham, was a special building in Nottingham, England. It was a Church of England church, which is a type of Christian church. You could find it where Carlton Road and St. Luke's Road meet, close to a place called Sneinton. This church was open from 1862 until 1923.
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Building the Church
The idea for St. Luke's Church came from Joshua William Brooks, who was the vicar of St. Mary's Church, Nottingham. St. Luke's was created as a new parish, or church area, from St. Mary's.
Laying the Foundation Stone
The very first stone for the church was placed on July 2, 1861. This was an important step in starting the building.
Construction Problems
In October 1862, people checking the building found a big problem. The roof was too heavy, and the walls were bending outwards. The church was described as a simple, rectangular building. It was about 72 feet long and 55 feet wide. A lot of repairs were needed to fix these issues. The original building cost around £2,977, but the repairs added another £600 to £700 to the cost.
Church Leaders
The first leader of St. Luke's Church was Henry Edwin Daniel. He was a graduate from Cambridge University. Sadly, he passed away on August 29, 1865, from typhoid fever, not long after he started his role.
List of Incumbents
Here are the main leaders, also called incumbents, who served at St. Luke's Church:
- Edwin Daniel (1863 - 1865)
- Edward Rogers (1865 - 1900)
- John Mervyn Glass (1900 - 1905)
- Walter Clement (1905 - 1910)
- Frank Johnson Taylor (1910 - 1924)
The Church's End
In 1879, a new church area for St. Philip's Church, Pennyfoot Street was created from St. Luke's parish.
Why the Church Closed
By 1923, fewer people lived in the area around St. Luke's Church. Because of this, the church was joined with St. Philip's. The decision was made to close St. Luke's and sell the land it was on.
Demolition and What's There Now
St. Luke's Church was taken down in October 1925. Today, the place where the church once stood is now used by The Congregation of Yahweh.
