Christchurch Belper Derbyshire
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Christchurch is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Belper, Derbyshire. It is located on the Triangle, in the centre of the town.
The church was built in 1849 by Henry Isaac Stevens, a local architect. It is a large, Gothic Revival building with a red brick exterior and a slate roof.
The interior of the church is spacious and airy. The nave is flanked by aisles, and there is a chancel at the east end of the church. The church has a large organ, which was built in 1850 by William Hill & Sons.
Christchurch is a popular place of worship for people from all over Belper. It is also a popular tourist destination, and many people visit the church to admire its architecture and its stained glass windows.
The church is open to the public for worship and for tours. It is a beautiful and historic building that is a valuable part of the Belper community.
History
Christchurch was built in 1849 to serve the growing population of Belper. The town had been founded in the 17th century by Jedediah Strutt, a successful industrialist, and it had quickly become a major centre of the cotton industry. By the mid-19th century, Belper had a population of over 10,000 people, and it was clear that the existing parish church, St. Mary's, was no longer large enough.
Christchurch was designed by Henry Isaac Stevens, a local architect. Stevens was a follower of the Gothic Revival style, and he designed Christchurch to be a grand and imposing building. The church was built in red brick with a slate roof.
Christchurch was consecrated on 10 September 1849. The first vicar of the church was the Reverend John Bowyer.
Today
Christchurch is a thriving parish church. It has a congregation of over 500 people, and it is a popular place of worship for people from all over Belper. The church is also a popular tourist destination, and many people visit the church to admire its architecture and its stained glass windows.
Christchurch is open to the public for worship and for tours. It is a beautiful and historic building that is a valuable part of the Belper community.
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