St Thomas' Church, Kirkby-in-Ashfield facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Thomas’ Church, Kirkby in Ashfield |
|
|---|---|
 St Thomas’ Church, Kirkby in Ashfield
Location in Nottinghamshire
|
|
| 53°05′47″N 1°14′35.3″W / 53.09639°N 1.243139°W | |
| Location | Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Thomas |
| Consecrated | 23 May 1903 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Louis Ambler |
| Groundbreaking | 27 July 1901 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | St Thomas Kirkby in Ashfield |
| Deanery | Newstead |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
St Thomas' Church is a special church located in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England. It is part of the Church of England.
Building the Church
Building St Thomas' Church began on 27 July 1901. A special "foundation stone" was laid by the Duke of Portland. This stone marks the very beginning of the construction.
The church was designed by an architect named Louis Ambler. He created the plans for how the church would look.
Cost of Construction
The church cost more than £5,000 to build. This was a lot of money back in 1903! The Duke of Portland helped a lot by giving £2,000 towards the cost.
Opening the Church
The church was officially opened on 23 May 1903. This special ceremony is called "consecration." The Bishop of Southwell performed the consecration.
The Lady Chapel
Later, between 1936 and 1937, a special part of the church called the Lady Chapel was added. It was designed by E Watkinson. What's really cool is that people from the church congregation built it themselves! They used their free time and skills to help. The Lady Chapel was officially opened by the Bishop of Southwell on 17 April 1937.
The Organ
St Thomas' Church has a musical organ. It was made by a company called Wadsworth Brothers, from Manchester.
