St Michael and All Angels Church, Headingley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Headingley Parish Church |
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St Michael and All Angels |
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| 53°49′09″N 1°34′34″W / 53.8191°N 1.5760°W | |
| OS grid reference | SE 28011 35957 |
| Location | Headingley, Leeds, West Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Inclusive catholic church |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Michael and All Angels |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | J. L. Pearson |
| Administration | |
| Parish | St. Michael Headingley |
| Deanery | Headingley |
| Archdeaconry | Leeds |
| Episcopal area | Leeds |
| Diocese | Leeds |
| Province | York |
Headingley Parish Church, also known as the Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels, is a beautiful old church in Headingley. Headingley is a part of Leeds in West Yorkshire, England. This church was built during the Victorian era and belongs to the Church of England. It is considered a very important building, listed as Grade II*.
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A Look Back: The Church's History
How Headingley Church Began
The area of Headingley used to be part of a much larger church area called the Parish of Leeds. This big parish also included places like Armley and Hunslet. Around 1620, a man named John Savile gave some land to build the very first church in Headingley. This first church was quite small and could hold about 200 people. It stood for 210 years!
Growing Bigger: New Churches Needed
During the Industrial Revolution, many people moved to northern England for work. This caused the population of Headingley to grow a lot. By 1849, there were so many people that a new, larger church was needed. In 1838, a church designed by architect R. D. Chantrell was built. It could fit 600 people.
However, even this bigger church wasn't enough for long! The population kept growing. So, a third church was built on the same spot. This is the church you see today. It was officially opened in 1886.
Working Together: St Michael's and St Chad's
As Headingley grew, a new church area called Far Headingley was created. St Chad's Church, Far Headingley was built there in 1868. St Michael's and St Chad's churches have a long history of working together. They have helped with child welfare since the late 1800s. During World War II, St Chad's even opened a home for girls who needed help. Today, both churches are part of Churches Together in Headingley, which means they work together on many community projects.
The Church Building and Other Structures
Designing the Church
The current church was designed by a famous architect named John Loughborough Pearson. He also designed Truro Cathedral, which is a very grand church. Headingley Parish Church was built between 1884 and 1886. The north porch and the tall spire were finished in 1890.
Materials and Importance
The church is made from a type of stone called gritstone and has a tiled roof. It is listed as a Grade II* building, which means it's a very important historical building. The church wall and gate piers are also listed as Grade II, showing their historical value.
Other Important Buildings
The Parish Hall, which is next to the church, was built in 1834 or 1844. It used to be the Headingley National School. This building is also listed as Grade II. Another building, the former Parochial Institute on Bennett Road, was built in 1877 by George Corson. It is now used as offices and is also a Grade II listed building.
Church Services
Worship Style
The services at Headingley Parish Church follow a "liberal catholic" style within the Church of England. This means they have traditional elements but are also open and welcoming to everyone. Both Sunday services include singing by the church's choir.
Service Schedule
- Sunday
* 10:00 am: Parish Eucharist (Sung service with communion) * 06:30 pm: Evensong (Sung evening service)
- Tuesday
* 08:00 pm: Compline (A quiet, spoken evening prayer service)
- Wednesday
* 10:30 am: Holy Communion (A spoken service with communion)
Images for kids
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Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels
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St Michael's seen from Headingley Cricket Ground
