St Swithin's Church, Holmesfield facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Swithin’s Church, Holmesfield |
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St Swithin’s Church, Holmesfield (Photo by Alan Heardman)
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| 53°17′44.35″N 1°31′14.2″W / 53.2956528°N 1.520611°W | |
| Location | Holmesfield |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | St Swithin |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
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| Parish | Dronfield with Holmesfield |
| Deanery | Chesterfield |
| Archdeaconry | Chesterfield |
| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
St Swithin's Church is an old and important church located in Holmesfield, Derbyshire, England. It is part of the Church of England. This church is so special that it has a "Grade II listed" status, meaning it's a building of historical interest that needs to be protected.
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History of St Swithin's Church
St Swithin's Church has a long and interesting past. It was first built in 1727. Later, in 1826, some new parts were added to the building.
Church Improvements in 1890
In 1890, the church got a big makeover, which is called a "restoration." During this time, many improvements were made.
- New windows were put in.
- The inside of the church was cleaned, painted, and varnished.
- A new heating system was installed by Ellis Outram, a local person from Holmesfield.
Adding the Chancel in 1898
More work happened in 1898. On April 11, 1898, Mrs. W.A. Milner laid the first stone for a new part of the church called the "chancel." The chancel is the area near the altar where the clergy and choir sit.
This new section cost £725, which was a lot of money back then! The Bishop of Southwell officially opened the new chancel on September 12, 1898.
Special Gifts for the Church
At the same time, people gave special gifts to the church:
- A new wooden pulpit (a raised platform for sermons) was given in memory of Mrs. Roberts.
- Mrs. George Greaves provided a new font (a basin for baptisms).
- Mr. and Mrs. Goodliffe gave a beautiful chandelier for the chancel.
Unfortunately, some of the building work on the new chancel wasn't perfect. Just two months later, a strong wind blew down the cross that was on top of the chancel.
About the Church Organ
For many years, St Swithin's Church had a special musical instrument called an organ.
The Brindley & Foster Organ
The church used to have a pipe organ made by a company called Brindley & Foster. This organ was built in the 1920s. You can find details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register, which keeps records of organs across the country.
Organ Replacement in 1992
In 1992, the old pipe organ was replaced with a newer electronic organ. The pipes and other parts of the original organ were removed in 2014.
Images for kids
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St Swithin’s Church, Holmesfield (Photo by Alan Heardman)
