Christ Church, Denton [49 photos] in SJ92059546 :: Geograph Britain and Ireland

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Christ Church, Denton

According to Kelly's directory of Lancashire, 1895 via Link

"Christ Church is an ecclesiastical parish formed March 17, 1846. The church, erected in 1853, is a building of stone in the Early Gothic style, from the designs of the late Sir G. Gilbert Scott P.A.. and consists of chancel, nave of five bays, aisles, north porch and a western tower with spire containing a clock and one bell: there are ten stained windows, including the east window, placed in 1866 in memory of Edward son of John Bradbury: a new north vestry and organ chamber were added in 1889 at a cost of £1,200. There are 709 sittings, of which 500 are free. The register dates from the year 1853. The living is a rectory, yearly value £350, with residence, in the gift of the Crown and Bishop of Manchester alternately and held since 1881 by the Rev. Thomas Austin Schonberg M.A. of Oriel College, Oxford."

There are now sixteen stained glass windows. It closed for repairs and restoration in 1999 and opened again in 2004.

by Gerald England

Created: Sun, 11 Sep 2016, Updated: Sun, 11 Sep 2016

49 images use this description:

SJ9295 : Christchurch Lych Gate by Gerald England

2020

SJ9295 : Christ Church Tower by Gerald England

2018

SJ9295 : Stained glass in Christ Church by Gerald England

2016

SJ9195 : Stained glass in Christ Church by Gerald England

2016

SJ9295 : Christ Church clock by Gerald England

2016

SJ9295 : Christ Church Chancel by Gerald England

2016

SJ9295 : In Memoriam: Fred Wilson by Gerald England

2016

SJ9295 : Great War Memorial by Gerald England

2016

SJ9295 : Christ Church Organ by Gerald England

2016

SJ9295 : Cross in memory of Alan Breeze by Gerald England

2016

SJ9295 : Memorial to Eva Jane Howe by Gerald England

2016

SJ9295 : Bookcase, lectern and chancel screen by Gerald England

2016

SJ9295 : Christ Church burial ground by Gerald England

2016

SJ9295 : Memorial plaque to the first Rector by Gerald England

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SJ9295 : Christ Church by Gerald England

2016

SJ9295 : Christ Church pulpit by Gerald England

2016

SJ9295 : Christ Church Lady Chapel by Gerald England

2016

SJ9195 : Christ Church West window by Gerald England

2016

SJ9295 : Christ Church burial grounds by Gerald England

2016

SJ9295 : East window and crosses by Gerald England

2016

SJ9295 : Christ Church weathervane by Gerald England

2016

SJ9295 : On Active Service by Gerald England

2016

SJ9295 : Memorials to Albert Ashworth and Thomas Woolfenden by Gerald England

2016

SJ9295 : Royal Navy Association banners by Gerald England

2016

SJ9195 : Christ Church, Denton by Gerald England

2016

SJ9295 : Christ Church banner by Gerald England

2016

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SJ9195 : Christ Church burial ground by Gerald England

2012

SJ9295 : Christ Church churchyard by Gerald England

2011

SJ9195 : Christ Church, Manchester Road, Denton by David Dixon

2011

SJ9295 : Christ Church, Denton by David Dixon

2011

SJ9295 : Christ Church, Denton by Gerald England

2009

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