Christ Church, Derby
| Christ Church, Derby | |
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 Christ Church, Derby | |
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| 52°55′0.4″N 1°28′42.3″W / 52.916778°N 1.478417°W | |
| Location | Derby |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Serbian Orthodox |
| Previous denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | Christ Church |
| Consecrated | 16 January 1844 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed[1] |
| Architect(s) | Matthew Habershon |
| Groundbreaking | 12 July 1838 |
| Completed | 1842 |
| Closed | 1976 |
Christ Church, Derby is a Grade II listed[1] former Church of England parish church in Derby[2] now the Serbian Orthodox Church of the Apostles St Peter and St Paul.
History[edit]
The foundation stone for the new church was laid on 10 July 1838 by Sir William Evans, 1st Baronet.[3] The new church was built to the designs of Matthew Habershon and consecrated on 16 January 1844 by the Bishop of Lichfield.[4] The chancel was added in 1865 and the church re-opened on 16 February 1865[5] The architects were Giles and Brookhouse.
The church was renovated in 1877 when the pews were replaced by stalls, and the church was redecorated, under the supervision of F J Robinson of Derby, architect.[6]
In 1972, the parish merged with Holy Trinity Church, Derby, and the building was closed in 1976 and disposed of in 1977. It was sold to the Serbian Orthodox Church.
Organ[edit]
The church contained an organ by Francis Booth dating from 1855. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.[7]
Organists[edit]
- Tom G. Taylor ca. 1883
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References[edit]
- ^ a b Historic England. "Serbian Orthodox Church of Apostles St Peter and St Paul (Grade II) (1376503)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
- ^ The Buildings of England. Derbyshire. Nikolaus Pevsner. Yale University Press. 1978. ISBN 0140710086
- ^ "Laying the First Stone of Christ Church, Derby". Derby Mercury. Derby. 11 July 1838. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
- ^ "Consecration of Christ Church, Derby". Derby Mercury. Derby. 17 January 1844. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
- ^ "Re-opening of Christ Church, Derby". Derby Mercury. Derby. 22 February 1865. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
- ^ "Re-opening of Christ Church, Derby". Derby Mercury. Derby. 2 May 1877. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
- ^ "NPOR [V00137]". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 14 April 2013.