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St Saviour's Church, Norwich
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St Saviour’s Church, Norwich
52°38′6.49″N 1°17′48.72″E / 52.6351361°N 1.2968667°E / 52.6351361; 1.2968667
Location Norwich, Norfolk
Country England
Denomination Church of England
History
Dedication The Transfiguration of the Holy Saviour
Architecture
Heritage designation Grade I listed

St Saviour’s Church in Norwich, England, is a very old and important building. It is a Church of England church. This church is no longer used for regular services, which is why it is called a "redundant" church. It is also a Grade I listed building. This means it is considered a very special historical building that needs to be protected.

History of St Saviour's Church

The church building itself is very old. It was first built in the 1300s, which is the 14th century. Imagine how many years ago that was!

Changes Over Time

Over the centuries, parts of the church have been rebuilt or repaired.

  • In 1723, the south porch was rebuilt. This is an entrance area on the south side of the church.
  • Between 1852 and 1853, a big restoration project took place. During this time, the church's tower was made shorter.
  • Later, in 1923, the chancel was restored. The chancel is the part of the church where the altar is located.

The Church Organ

St Saviour's Church has a special musical instrument called an organ. This organ was built in 1861 by a person named Mark Noble. You can find more detailed information about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register. This register keeps records of organs across the country.

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