St Swithun's Church, Woodborough facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Swithun's Church, Woodborough |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
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| Dedication | St. Swithun |
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| Parish | Woodborough, Nottinghamshire |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
St Swithun's Church is a special old church located in Woodborough, Nottinghamshire, England. It's a parish church that belongs to the Church of England, serving the local community.
History of St. Swithun's Church
This church is very old, dating back to the Middle Ages. The part of the church called the chancel was built in the 1300s. Imagine, that's over 700 years ago! The church is quite large and used to have beautiful stained glass windows with old family crests, known as armorial glass. Even today, you can still see some small pieces of this ancient glass.
St. Swithun's Church is part of a group of churches that work together. These include:
Special Features of the Church
The church is home to some amazing stained glass windows. Many of these were created by famous artists. Some windows were designed by Charles Eamer Kempe, who was well-known for his beautiful glasswork. Other windows were made by a company called Morris & Co., based on designs by Edward Burne-Jones. These windows add lots of color and light to the church.
The Church Clock
The clock at St. Swithun's Church is also quite old. It was put in place by a clockmaker named Reuben Bosworth in 1854. That means the clock has been telling time for over 170 years!
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Woodborough, Nottinghamshire
