St Mark's Church, Basford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Marks Church |
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| Location | Basford, Stoke on Trent, England |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Architecture | |
| Groundbreaking | Foundation stone laid in 1914 |
| Completed | 1915 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Lichfield |
St Mark's Church is a special building located in Basford, Staffordshire, England. It's an active Anglican church, which means it's a place of worship for Christians who follow the Church of England. It serves the local community as a parish church and is part of the larger diocese of Lichfield.
The History of St Mark's Church
Building the Church
St Mark's Church was built a long time ago, between 1914 and 1915. It was designed by famous architects named Austin and Paley from Lancaster. When it was first built, only part of the church was finished. This included the east end and some sections of the main hall (called the nave) and the side areas (called aisles). The wall at the west end was only meant to be there for a short time.
Completing the Church
Later, in 1928 and 1929, the same architects added new rooms called vestries. These rooms are often used by the clergy (church leaders) to prepare for services. This addition cost about £1,450 at the time. The church wasn't fully finished until much later, in 1971. Charles R. Lewis helped to rebuild the temporary west wall and complete the rest of the church, making it the building you see today.
