Church of St John the Divine, Brooklands explained

Church of St John the Divine
Location:Brooklands Road, Brooklands, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 3PB
Country:England
Denomination:Church of England
Tradition:Traditional Anglican (Middle/High)
Dedication:St John the Divine
Status:Active
Functional Status:Parish church
Heritage Designation:Grade II*
Designated Date:3 October 1974
Architect:Alfred Waterhouse
Style:Gothic Revival
Years Built:1864–1868
Parish:St. John, Baguley
Deanery:Manchester South and Stretford
Archdeaconry:Archdeaconry of Manchester
Diocese:Diocese of Manchester
Bishop:Rt. Rev'd Professor David Walker, Lord Bishop of Manchester
Vicar:Richard Sherratt
Warden:Philip Dykes and Janet Hunter

The Church of St John the Divine is a Church of England parish church in Brooklands, Sale, Greater Manchester. The church is a grade II* listed building.

History

The church was built from 1864 to 1868. It was the first Anglican church designed by Alfred Waterhouse, who had previously only worked on secular buildings.[1] It is in the Gothic Revival style and is made of coursed sandstone rubble with a red tiled roof.

In 1897, a stained glass window designed by Morris & Co. was added to the south nave. In 1907, an Arts and Crafts wrought-iron chancel screen designed by Henry Wilson was added.

On 3 October 1974, the church was designated a grade II* listed building.

Present day

The Parish of St. John, Baguley is in the Archdeaconry of Manchester in the Diocese of Manchester.[2] The main Sunday morning service is a Family Communion.[3]

Notable clergy

List of vicars

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Church History. St John The Divine Brooklands. 13 March 2017.
  2. Web site: St John the Divine, Brooklands, Brooklands, Sale. A Church Near You. Archbishops' Council. 13 March 2017.
  3. Web site: Worship. St John The Divine Brooklands. 13 March 2017.