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St John the Evangelist's Church, Derby

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Location
  
Derby, Derbyshire

Denomination
  
Church of England

Heritage designation
  
Grade II* listed

Address
  
Bridge St, Derby DE1, UK

Phone
  
+44 7749 867347

Architect
  
Francis Goodwin

Country
  
England

Dedication
  
St John the Evangelist

Groundbreaking
  
14 September 1826

Opened
  
1828

Diocese
  
Diocese of Derby

St John the Evangelist's Church, Derby

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St John the Evangelist’s Church, Derby is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Derby.

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History

The architect for the church was Francis Goodwin. The foundation stone was laid on Thursday 14 September 1826.

It is a Gothic box shape with four tall corner turrets. The interior has galleries on each side, and the apsidal chancel dates is a later addition from 1871.

In 1891 the chancel was extended by 10 feet, and the floor of the chancel raised to give those in the galleries a better view. The heating and lighting were also improved at the same time. A new stained glass window by Ward and Hughes was installed, and the organ was improved by Charles Lloyd of Nottingham. The cost of the works was around £1,820.

In 1902 further works were carried where the exterior was repaired, and the upper stonework was taken down and adjusted. The interior of the building was cleaned and painted.

Organ

The church contains an organ dating from 1875 by Henry Willis. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.

References

St John the Evangelist's Church, Derby Wikipedia