St Osmund's Church, Derby facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Osmund’s Church, Derby |
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St Osmund’s Church, Derby
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 St Osmund’s Church, Derby
Location in Derbyshire
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| Location | Derby, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Osmund |
| Consecrated | 2 December 1905 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | Percy Heylyn Currey |
| Groundbreaking | 6 August 1904 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 110 feet (34 m) |
| Width | 25 feet (7.6 m) |
| Height | 55 feet (17 m) |
| Administration | |
| Parish | St Andrew with St Osmund Derby |
| Deanery | Melbourne |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
St Osmund's Church in Derby, Derbyshire, is a special old church. It's a Church of England church, which means it's part of the main Christian church in England. This building is so important that it's been given a 'Grade II listed' status. This means it's protected because of its history and architecture.
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History of the Church Building
Building St Osmund's Church started a long time ago. The very first stone, called the 'foundation stone', was put in place on August 6, 1904. This was an important moment, marking the beginning of the church's construction.
Who Designed and Built It?
The church was designed by two architects, Percy Heylyn Currey and Charles Clayton Thompson. They planned how the church would look and be built. The actual construction work was done by a contractor named Mr. R. Weston, who was from Derby.
Materials Used in Construction
The church was built using strong materials. The main part of the building is made from bricks that came from Leicestershire. For the decorative parts and details, they used a type of stone called Matlock stone. These materials give the church its unique and lasting appearance.
When the Church Opened
After the building was finished, it was officially opened and blessed in a special ceremony. This event is called 'consecration'. The Bishop of Southwell consecrated St Osmund's Church on December 2, 1905. From that day on, it became a place for people to worship.
Joining Parishes: St Andrew's and St Osmund's
Many years later, in 1971, another church in Derby called St Andrew's Church, Derby was taken down. Because of this, the people from St Andrew's joined with St Osmund's. The two church communities became one, forming the parish of St Andrew with St Osmund Derby.
The Church Organ
Churches often have large musical instruments, and St Osmund's is no exception.
The First Organ
When the church first opened, it had a pipe organ installed by a company called Bishop and Son. Organs are complex instruments that use air passing through pipes to make music.
A New Organ for St Osmund's
In 2013, the original organ was replaced. The new organ is even older, built in 1875 by a company called Hunter. This organ had quite a journey! It was first in Christ Church, Brixton Road, and then moved to Queen's Hall Methodist Church in Derby before finding its home at St Osmund's.
Learning More About the Organ
If you are interested in learning more about the specific details of this organ, you can find a lot of information. There is a detailed list of its features on the National Pipe Organ Register. This register keeps records of many organs across the country.
See also
- Listed buildings in Alvaston
