St Mary's Church, East Leake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mary's Church, East Leake |
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St Mary's
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| 52°49′51″N 01°10′58″W / 52.83083°N 1.18278°W | |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Low church Evangelical |
| Website | St Mary's East Leake |
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| Parish | East Leake |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
St Mary's Church is an important parish church in East Leake, Nottinghamshire. It is part of the Church of England. This church is very special because it is a Grade I listed building. This means it is recognized as a building of great historical or architectural importance.
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A Look at St Mary's Church History
This church is very old! It was first built around the time of the Normans, which was over 900 years ago. Over the centuries, new parts were added to the church. For a long time, it was known as St Leonard's Church. But in the 1300s, its name was changed to St Mary's, as she was a more popular saint.
In the 1800s, a part of the church called the chancel collapsed. Because of this, a big repair and update project happened in 1886. This work was led by an architect named W. S. Weatherley.
Beautiful Stained Glass Windows
Inside the church, you can see many beautiful stained glass windows. These colorful windows were made by famous artists and companies. Some of them were created by Charles Eamer Kempe, James Powell and Sons, and Heaton, Butler and Bayne.
The Church Organ
St Mary's Church has a special musical instrument called a pipe organ. This organ was built in 1914 by a company called Ingram. If you are interested in organs, you can find more details about this one on the National Pipe Organ Register website. In April 2021, a new organist named Richard Babington started playing for the church.
The Church Bells
The church tower holds six bells. These bells are rung for services and special events.
St Mary's Church Today
St Mary's Church is an active part of its community. It offers courses called "Life Explored" for anyone who wants to learn more about Christianity.
The church is part of a group of local churches, which includes:
- St Giles' Church, Costock
- St Mary's Church, East Leake
- All Saints' Church, Rempstone
- St Helena's Church, West Leake
- Church of St John the Baptist, Stanford on Soar
See Also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in East Leake
