St Mary's Church, Clifton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Mary's Church, Clifton |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| Website | www.clifton-village.org.uk/church.htm |
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| Dedication | St. Mary |
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| Parish | Clifton, Nottinghamshire |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
St Mary's Church is a beautiful old church located in Clifton, a village in Nottinghamshire, England. It is a parish church, which means it serves the local community. The church belongs to the Church of England.
This church is very special because it is a Grade I listed building. This means it's considered a building of outstanding architectural or historical importance. It's like a national treasure that needs to be protected!
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Exploring St Mary's Church History
St Mary's Church is a very old building, dating back to the Middle Ages. Over many years, different people have helped to restore and improve it.
Who Helped Restore the Church?
The church has been carefully restored several times. Here are some of the people who worked on it:
- Lewis Nockalls Cottingham worked on it in 1846.
- C. Hodgson Fowler helped in 1874.
- George Frederick Bodley made changes in 1884.
- Later, George Pace and Ronald Sims worked together between 1969 and 1979.
These restorations helped keep the church strong and beautiful for future generations.
What Special Features Does St Mary's Church Have?
St Mary's Church has some interesting features inside. Many of its decorations and a special screen behind the altar were designed by George Frederick Bodley.
The Reredos: A Special Screen
The church has a beautiful reredos. This is a decorated screen or wall that stands behind the altar. The one at St Mary's used to be at Kelham College. It was moved here to be enjoyed by everyone.
The Church Organ
The church also has a wonderful organ. It was made by a company called Marcussen & Søn from Denmark. This organ was put into the church in 1973. At that time, the organist who played it was Ian Abernethy.
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St Mary's Church, Clifton
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Nottingham (Clifton South ward)
- List of works by George Pace
