Tennyson Street Methodist Church, Nottingham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tennyson Street Methodist Church, Nottingham |
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| 52°57′36.7″N 1°9′50.1″W / 52.960194°N 1.163917°W | |
| Location | Nottingham |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Wesleyan Methodist |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | John Collyer |
| Style | Italianate |
| Groundbreaking | 16 June 1873 |
| Completed | 1 September 1874 |
| Construction cost | £6,000 (equivalent to £399,200 in 2021) |
| Closed | 9 February 1941 |
Tennyson Street Methodist Church was a special church in Nottingham, England. It was a Methodist church located where Tennyson Street and Larkdale Street met. This church served its community from 1874 until 1941.
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Building the Church
The idea for Tennyson Street Methodist Church came from members of Halifax Place Wesleyan Chapel. They wanted a new church for the growing number of people in the Radford area.
Laying the Foundation Stones
The first steps to build the church happened on 16 June 1873. Four important people helped lay the foundation stones:
- William Foster, who was the Mayor of Nottingham at the time.
- W.D. Hoyle from Nottingham.
- J.B. Reynolds from London.
- Joseph Ryder from Cambridge.
Design and Construction
The church was designed by John Collyer, an architect from Nottingham. Henry Vickers was the builder. They chose a 'modern Italian' style for the building.
- The lower part of the church was built with strong, rough Bulwell stone.
- The rest of the building used special pressed bricks and Hollington stone for decoration.
- The front of the church had a main section and two side parts.
- The main entrance had three doors, reached by a flight of steps.
- These doorways featured shiny marble columns with fancy tops.
Opening and Use
The Tennyson Street Methodist Church officially opened for people to worship on 1 September 1874.
Inside the Church
The church building had several important areas:
- The lower floor included a large schoolroom, about 58 feet by 35 feet.
- There was also a band room, about 25 feet by 20 feet.
- The main chapel area was very spacious, measuring 100 feet long and 59 feet wide.
- It could hold many people, with space for 800 on the ground floor.
- Another 200 people could sit in a special gallery area.
- The chapel's ceiling had beautiful decorations and designs.
Building Costs
Building this large church cost a lot of money. The total cost was more than £6,000. This was a very significant amount of money back in the 1870s.
Later Years
The church served its community for many years. However, its purpose changed over time.
New Purpose for the Building
In 1941, the Nottingham Education Committee bought the church building. They paid £1,100 for it. Their plan was to turn it into a gymnasium and youth center for Windley School.
What Happened to the Inside?
When the building was bought, the church's interior items were sold. The large pipe organ, which was hand-blown and made by Conacher, was sold for £40. It was moved to Cotmanhay Methodist Church, where it could continue to be used.
