St Michael and All Angels Church, Headingley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Headingley Parish Church |
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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 |
The Headingley Parish Church, also known as the Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels, is a historic church located in Headingley, a part of Leeds in West Yorkshire, England. It is a Victorian church that belongs to the Church of England. This church is considered very important because it is a Grade II* listed building, which means it has special historical or architectural value.
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A Look Back: The Church's History
The area of Headingley used to be part of a much larger church area called a "parish" in Leeds. The very first church building on this spot was put up around 1620. A man named John Savile gave the land for it. This first church was quite small and could hold about 200 people. It stood for 210 years!
Why a New Church Was Needed
During the time of the Industrial Revolution, many people moved to northern England, and the population of Headingley grew a lot. By 1849, Headingley had about 2,000 people. This meant a bigger church was needed. So, in 1838, a new church was built that could fit 600 people. It was designed by an architect named R. D. Chantrell.
However, even this larger church wasn't big enough for long. As more and more people moved to Headingley, another new church was needed. The church building you see today is actually the third one on this site. It was officially opened in 1886.
Working Together: Churches in Headingley
As Headingley continued to grow, a new church area was created nearby, called Far Headingley. St Chad's Church, Far Headingley was built there in 1868. These two churches, St Michael's and St Chad's, have a long history of working together.
For example, they have helped with child welfare since the late 1800s. During the Second World War, St Chad's even opened a home for girls who needed help. Today, the two churches still work together. They take turns holding early Sunday morning services and are both part of a group called Churches Together in Headingley.
The Church Building and Other Structures
The current church was designed by a famous architect named J. L. Pearson, who also designed Truro Cathedral. It was built between 1884 and 1886. A part called the north porch was added, and the tall spire was finished in 1890.
The church is made from a type of stone called gritstone and has a tiled roof. Like the church itself, its wall and gate pillars are also considered historically important.
Other Important Buildings Nearby
The Parish Hall, which is a building connected to the church, was built in either 1834 or 1844. It used to be a school called the Headingley National School. This building is also listed as historically important. Another building, the former Parochial Institute, was built in 1877 and is now used as offices.
Church Services
The church holds services that follow the "liberal catholic" style of the Church of England. This means they have a traditional feel but are also welcoming and open. Both Sunday services include singing by the church choir.
Here are the regular service times:
- Sunday
- 10:00 am: Parish Eucharist (a main service with singing)
- 06:30 pm: Evensong (an evening service with singing)
- Tuesday
- 08:00 pm: Compline (a quiet, spoken evening prayer service)
- Wednesday
- 10:30 am: Holy Communion (a spoken service)
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
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