Christ Church, Derby

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.

Christ Church, Derby
Christ Church, Derby
52°55′0.4″N 1°28′42.3″W
LocationDerby
CountryEngland
DenominationSerbian Orthodox
Previous denominationChurch of England
History
DedicationChrist Church
Consecrated16 January 1844
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade II listed[1]
Architect(s)Matthew Habershon
Groundbreaking12 July 1838
Completed1842
Closed1976

History

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

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
  • Tom G. Taylor ca. 1883

References
  1. Historic England. "Serbian Orthodox Church of Apostles St Peter and St Paul (Grade II) (1376503)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  2. The Buildings of England. Derbyshire. Nikolaus Pevsner. Yale University Press. 1978. ISBN 0140710086
  3. "Laying the First Stone of Christ Church, Derby". Derby Mercury. Derby. 11 July 1838. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  4. "Consecration of Christ Church, Derby". Derby Mercury. Derby. 17 January 1844. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  5. "Re-opening of Christ Church, Derby". Derby Mercury. Derby. 22 February 1865. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  6. "Re-opening of Christ Church, Derby". Derby Mercury. Derby. 2 May 1877. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  7. "NPOR [V00137]". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 14 April 2013.
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