St Mark's Church, Harrogate facts for kids
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St Mark's Church,Harrogate
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 St Mark's Church,Harrogate
Location in England
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| 53°58′55.73″N 1°32′8.86″W / 53.9821472°N 1.5357944°W | |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Charismatic open evangelical |
| Website | http://www.smch.org.uk |
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| Dedication | St. Mark |
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| Parish | Harrogate St Mark |
| Deanery | Harrogate |
| Archdeaconry | Richmond and Craven |
| Diocese | Diocese of Leeds |
| Province | Province of York |
St. Mark's Church, Harrogate is a special church in Harrogate, England. It belongs to the Church of England. This church is also a Grade II listed building. This means it is an important historical building.
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History of St Mark's Church
How the Church Began
The idea for St Mark's Church started in 1893. At first, people met for services in a small mission room. This was before the main church building was constructed.
Building the Church
The church building itself was finished in 1898. It was designed by a famous architect named John Oldrid Scott. The church has a main hall called a nave. It also has side sections called aisles and a south porch. The front part, called the chancel, has a small chapel and a room for clergy. On the north side, there is a special room for the organ.
The church officially opened on July 21, 1899. William Boyd Carpenter, who was the Bishop of Ripon at the time, led the opening ceremony.
Later Additions and Renovations
The western part of the church was completed between 1920 and 1959. However, a tall tower that the architect had planned for this end was never built.
In 1997, the church underwent a big restoration. This means it was repaired and made to look new again. David Young, who was the Bishop of Ripon then, reopened the church.
St Mark's Church Today
Today, St Mark's Church is part of the Anglican Diocese of Leeds. It is known for its lively and welcoming style of worship. The church follows charismatic and open evangelical traditions.
The Church Organ
A Historic Musical Instrument
St Mark's Church has a very old and special organ. It was originally built by Robert Hope-Jones. Over the years, this organ has been rebuilt and improved several times.
Organ Rebuilds and Upgrades
In 1907, the organ was rebuilt by a company called Norman and Beard. Later, in 1951, it was rebuilt again by Hill, Norman and Beard. More work was done on the organ in 1980 by John Jackson. Then, in 1982, Peter Wood and Son also worked on it. You can find detailed information about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
Notable People Connected to St Mark's
- Arun Arora, who later became a Director of Communications for the Church of England, worked here early in his career. He served as a curate at St Mark's.
See also
- Listed buildings in Harrogate (Stray Ward)
