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 is a historic building in Leicester, England. It used to be a parish church for the Church of England. Today, it is recognized as a Grade II* listed building. This means it is a very important historical site.
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Building History
How St Saviour's Was Built
The first stone for St Saviour's Church was put in place on June 7, 1875. A kind person named Rev Frederick George Burnaby gave the church as a gift. He used to be a rector in a place called Barkestone-le-Vale.
The church was designed by a famous architect, Sir George Gilbert Scott. He designed it in a style called "Early English." This style was popular in the 13th century. The building work was done by a company called Messrs Osborne Brothers. The church was officially opened on June 21, 1877. The Bishop of Peterborough led the special ceremony.
Recent Events
Sadly, on October 28, 2023, a part of the church building, called the annexe, was damaged by fire.
Church Community
St Saviour's Parish
St Saviour's Church was part of a larger church community. This community was known as the Presentation of Christ, Leicester. It included a few other churches:
- St Peter's Church, Leicester
- St Barnabas' Church, New Humberstone (which is now closed).
The Organ
Music at the Church
The church had a special pipe organ. It was built in 1878 by a company called Stephen Taylor & Son. You can find details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
