St Oswald's Church, Guiseley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Oswald's Church |
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| St Oswald King & Martyr | |
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| 53°52′31″N 1°42′22″W / 53.87517°N 1.70622°W | |
| Location | Guiseley, West Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | Oswald of Northumbria |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Sandstone |
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| Parish | Guiseley with Esholt |
| Archdeaconry | Leeds |
| Diocese | Leeds |
| Province | York |
St Oswald's Church is an old and important church located in Guiseley, West Yorkshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church that serves the local community. The church is part of the Diocese of Leeds.
A Look Back in Time
St Oswald's Church is very old! It was first built a long, long time ago, around the late 1000s or early 1100s. Over the years, new parts were added to it. In 1909, a famous architect named Sir Charles Nicholson made some big changes to the church.
This church is considered very special. On September 19, 1962, it was given a "Grade I listed" status. This means it is one of the most important historic buildings in England and is protected.
A famous event happened here too! On December 29, 1812, Patrick Brontë and Maria Branwell got married in this church. They were the parents of the famous Brontë sisters, who wrote classic books like "Jane Eyre" and "Wuthering Heights."
What the Church Looks Like
St Oswald's Church is built from strong, squared sandstone. Its roof is made of slate tiles that are laid in a way that changes size, making it look neat. The church has a tall tower on its west side. Inside, the main part of the church, called the nave, is combined with the chancel, which is the area near the altar.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in West Yorkshire
- List of places of worship in the City of Leeds
- Listed buildings in Guiseley and Rawdon
