St Paul's Church, Daybrook facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Paul’s Church, Daybrook |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | High Church |
| Website | https://www.achurchnearyou.com/parish/380287/ |
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| Dedication | St. Paul |
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| Parish | Daybrook |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
The Church of St. Paul is a special church in Daybrook, Nottingham, England. It is part of the Church of England. You can find it on Mansfield Road.
This church is considered a very important building. It is listed as a Grade II* building by the government. This means it is a particularly significant building with a lot of history and special design. The church also has a centre called St Timothy church centre.
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History of St. Paul's Church
St. Paul's Church was designed by a famous architect named John Loughborough Pearson. He drew up the plans between 1892 and 1896. Building the church started in May 1893. A person named J W Woodsend was in charge of the construction.
The main part of the church was finished in December 1895. The tall spire and tower were added a bit later, in 1897. The church was officially opened on February 4, 1896. It was named in honor of Paul the Apostle. You can see pictures of him in the church's stained glass windows.
Building the church cost about £26,000 back then. This was a huge amount of money! A rich man named Sir Charles Seely paid for the entire church. The spire, which was added in 1897, is very tall. It reaches a height of about 46 meters (150 feet).
Beautiful Stained Glass Windows
The church has many beautiful stained glass windows. These windows were made by a company called Clayton and Bell. They show different parts of the life and work of Saint Paul. The colorful glass tells stories from his life.
Church Bells
The tower of St. Paul's Church holds eight large bells. These bells were made in London by a company called Mears and Stainbank. They were cast in 1897, the same year the spire was finished. Church bells are often rung to call people to worship or to celebrate special events.
The Church Organ
The church has a large musical instrument called an organ. This organ was built by Augustus Gern in 1896. It has two keyboards and 24 different sounds, called "stops." The organ is located in the north chancel aisle of the church. Its wooden case is beautifully carved with delicate designs.
Past Organists
- Miss Potter (around 1902)
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The outside of St. Paul's Church, Daybrook.
