St Michael's Church, Holbrook facts for kids
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St Michael’s Church, Holbrook
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 St Michael’s Church, Holbrook
Location in Derbyshire
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| 52°59′51.95″N 1°27′33.3″W / 52.9977639°N 1.459250°W | |
| Location | Holbrook, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Michael |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
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| Parish | Holbrook |
| Deanery | Duffield |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Derby |
| Province | Canterbury |
St Michael's Church in Holbrook, Derbyshire is a special building. It is a Grade II listed church, which means it's an important historical building. This church is part of the Church of England.
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History of St Michael's Church
Early Beginnings and First Building
The church likely started a very long time ago, in the medieval period (the Middle Ages). The building you see today was first built around 1761. Back then, it was a private chapel for a large house called Holbrook Hall. A private chapel is a small church used by one family or household.
In 1835, this chapel became the official parish church for the village. This means it was "consecrated," or made sacred, for everyone in the area to use.
Changes and Rebuilding Efforts
The church was rebuilt in 1842 by a person named W. Evans from Allstree. Later, in 1887, more changes were made. Mr. Thompson of Derby added new seats for Sir William Evans, 1st Baronet. A "Baronet" is a special title of honor, like a knight. The church officially reopened on December 1, 1887, with a ceremony led by the Bishop of Southwell.
The Fire of 1907 and New Additions
On January 27, 1907, a big fire happened at the church. It was caused by a faulty "flue," which is a pipe that carries smoke away from a fireplace or furnace. The church had to be rebuilt by a company called Naylor and Sale from Derby.
During this rebuilding, they made some improvements. They added a new "south aisle," which is a side section of the church. This addition created space for 75 more people. Before the fire, the church didn't have a "chancel," which is the area around the altar where the clergy (like priests) sit. This was added during the rebuild.
Inside the Rebuilt Church
The new chancel had three arches that connected to the old "nave" (the main part of the church where people sit). The "sanctuary," which is the most sacred part of the church, was in the middle. It had a new "traceried east window," a beautiful window with stone patterns. On one side, there was a new entrance with a "porch" (a covered entrance). On the other side was the "organ chamber," where the church organ is kept.
The floor of the chancel was made of fancy marble and Hopton stone. The detailed carvings in the chancel were done by R. Bridgman from Lichfield. The altar, which is the table used for religious services, was made by Wippell and Co from London. The special cloths for the altar were made by Hawes and Son from Norwich. The church reopened on April 15, 1908.
Another small restoration project happened in 1929, and the church was closed for a few weeks during that time.
Church Community and Parish Status
St Michael's Church is part of a larger group of churches. It shares a "joint parish" with:
- Holy Trinity Church, Milford
- St Lawrence's Church, Shottle
- St John the Evangelist's Church, Hazelwood
This means these churches work together as one community.
Church Organ
The church has a pipe organ that was built around 1880 by William Hill. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
See also
- Listed buildings in Holbrook, Derbyshire
