St Paul's Church, Gatten, Shanklin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Paul's Church, Gatten, Shanklin |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | evangelical |
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| Dedication | St. Paul |
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| Parish | Shanklin |
| Diocese | Portsmouth |
| Province | Canterbury |
St. Paul's Church, Gatten, Shanklin is a special church in Shanklin, a town on the Isle of Wight. It is part of the Church of England, which is the main Christian church in England. This church is a local parish church, meaning it serves the people living in the area around it.
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Exploring St. Paul's Church History
St. Paul's Church became its own separate church area in 1876. Before that, it was part of the Sandown parish.
When Was St. Paul's Church Built?
The church building itself was constructed between 1880 and 1890. It has a unique design with a rounded end at the altar area, called an apse. The main part of the church, known as the nave, has aisles on both sides and is divided into five sections. There is also a stone tower located at the north corner of the building.
Who Designed St. Paul's Church?
The church was designed by a skilled architect named C. L. Luck. Architects are people who plan and design buildings.
The Bell from HMS Eurydice
One of the most interesting things about St. Paul's Church is that it has the bell from a ship called HMS Eurydice (1843). This ship was a Royal Navy training vessel that tragically sank off Dunnose Point in 1878. The sinking of HMS Eurydice was a very sad event and was even written about in a famous poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins.
The Church Organ
St. Paul's Church has a beautiful pipe organ. This musical instrument was built in 1882 by a company called Forster and Andrews. Organs like this are used to play music during church services. You can find more detailed information about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register website.
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An outside view of St. Paul's Church in Shanklin.
