St Paul's Church, Hyson Green facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Paul's Church, Hyson Green |
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Former church of St. Paul, Hyson Green, now residential accommodation
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| 52°57′59″N 1°10′16″W / 52.9663702°N 1.1710182°W | |
| Location | Hyson Green, Nottingham |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Architect(s) | Henry Isaac Stevens |
| Completed | 1844 |
| Closed | 1994 |
St. Paul's Church in Hyson Green, Nottingham, used to be a church for the Church of England. It is located in the Hyson Green area of Nottingham, England. Today, this old church building has been turned into homes where people live.
The Story of St. Paul's Church
The church building was designed by a talented architect named Henry Isaac Stevens. It first opened its doors in 1844. The opening ceremony was led by Rt. Revd. John Kaye, who was the Bishop of Lincoln at that time.
Later, between 1889 and 1891, a part of the church called the chancel was added. This new section was designed by another architect, Gilbert Smith Doughty.
In 1994, the people who attended St. Paul's Church joined with the congregation from St. Stephen's Church, Hyson Green. After this, St. Paul's Church closed its doors as a place of worship. The building was then changed into residential accommodation, meaning it became apartments or homes for people.
The Church Organ
St. Paul's Church had a special musical instrument called a two-manual pipe organ. This organ was built by a company owned by Charles Lloyd. It was first played during a concert on December 19, 1865. The famous musician Henry Smart performed at this opening recital.
