St Stephen's Church, Borrowash facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Stephen’s Church, Borrowash |
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St Stephen’s Church, Borrowash
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| 52°54′20.17″N 1°22′53.75″W / 52.9056028°N 1.3815972°W | |
| Location | Borrowash, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Stephen |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Percy Heylyn Currey |
| Groundbreaking | 13 November 1889 |
| Completed | 26 September 1890 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Borrowash |
| Deanery | Erewash |
| Archdeaconry | Derby |
| Diocese | Derby |
| Province | Canterbury |
St Stephen's Church in Borrowash is a special church that belongs to the Church of England. It's located in a place called Borrowash in Derbyshire, England.
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History of St Stephen's Church
Building the Church
The first stone for St Stephen's Church was put in place on November 13, 1889. This important step was done by Mrs. R.L. Farmer. She was the wife of the vicar (a type of church leader) from All Saints' Church, Ockbrook.
The church was designed by an architect named Percy Heylyn Currey. He was from Derby, a nearby city. The building was made using a type of brick called heather brick.
Inside the Church
The church was built to hold about 200 people. It has several main parts:
- The chancel is the area near the altar, often where the choir sits.
- The nave is the main part of the church where the people sit.
- There's also an organ chamber for the organ and a vestry. A vestry is a room where clergy (church leaders) get ready for services.
F. Slater, a company from Derby, was the main builder. A beautiful screen made of wrought iron was given to the church by Mr. Edward H. Pares. The churchyard, which is the land around the church, was designed by William Barron and Son. They were landscape gardeners from Borrowash.
Opening Day
St Stephen's Church officially opened its doors on September 26, 1890. The opening ceremony was led by the Bishop of Southwell.
Church Community and Status
Joining Parishes
St Stephen's Church is part of a joint parish. This means it shares its church community with another church, All Saints' Church, Ockbrook. They work together to serve the local area.
War Memorial at the Church
Remembering Heroes
The church is well-known for its special war memorial. This memorial is so important that it has a Grade II listed status. This means it's a building or structure that is protected because of its historical or architectural value.
The memorial is a calvary cross. This is a type of cross that often shows Jesus Christ on it. The stone parts of the memorial were made by Samuel Hodgkinson from Borrowash. The bronze sculpture of Christ on the cross was created by Alfred Mowbray and Company from Oxford.
The war memorial was officially shown to the public in October 1920. It was dedicated by the Bishop of Derby, honoring those who served.
The Church Organ
Music in the Church
When St Stephen's Church first opened, a harmonium was used to provide music during services. A harmonium is like a small organ that uses air pumped by foot pedals.
Later, in 1913, the church got its first pipe organ. This organ was bought second-hand and installed by J.H. Adkins. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
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