St Saviour's Church, Leicester facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Saviour’s Church, Leicester |
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St Saviour’s Church, Leicester
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| 52°38′16.9″N 1°06′32.8″W / 52.638028°N 1.109111°W | |
| Location | Leicester |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Saviour |
| Consecrated | 21 June 1877 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Architect(s) | George Gilbert Scott |
| Groundbreaking | 7 June 1875 |
| Completed | 1877 |
| Construction cost | £11,500 |
| Closed | 2005 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 1,000 persons |
| Length | 152 feet (46 m) |
| Width | 68 feet (21 m) |
| Nave width | 54 feet (16 m) |
| Height | 150 feet (46 m) |
| Administration | |
| Parish | The Presentation of Christ, Leicester |
| Deanery | City of Leicester |
| Archdeaconry | Leicester |
| Diocese | Diocese of Leicester |
St Saviour's Church, Leicester is a very old and important building. It used to be a parish church for the Church of England, which is a Christian church in England. This church is so special that it's listed as a Grade II* listed building. This means it's historically important and protected. It's located in the city of Leicester, in Leicestershire, England.
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History of St Saviour's Church
The first stone for St Saviour's Church was put in place on 7 June 1875. The church was a gift from a generous person named Rev Frederick George Burnaby. He was a church leader who used to work in a place called Barkestone-le-Vale.
Building Design and Construction
The church was designed by a famous architect named Sir George Gilbert Scott. He designed it in a style called "13th century Early English." This style uses tall, narrow windows and pointed arches. It was popular in England a long time ago. The building work was done by a company called Messrs Osborne Brothers. A person named Mr G. W. Wood was in charge of making sure the work was done right. The church was officially opened and blessed on 21 June 1877 by the Bishop of Peterborough.
Recent Events
Sadly, on 28 October 2023, a part of the church building, called the annexe, was damaged by a fire.
The Church Parish
St Saviour's Church is part of a larger church area known as "The Presentation of Christ, Leicester." This means it shares its parish with other churches. These churches include:
- St Peter's Church, Leicester
- St Barnabas' Church, New Humberstone (which is now closed)
The Church Organ
The church has a special musical instrument called a pipe organ. This organ was built in 1878 by a company named Stephen Taylor & Son. You can find more details about this organ on a special website called the National Pipe Organ Register.
