(Lea) Holloway Derbyshire
Christ Church, (Lea) Holloway Derbyshire
The foundation stone was laid on 2nd November 1901 by Victor Cavendish, MP for West Derbyshire in the presence of the Bishop of Derby
It was dedicated on 21st February 1903 by the Rt. Revd. George Ridding, Bishop of Southwell
Built in Gothic style under the direction of architect Percy Heylyn Currey who added the two stage tower in 1911 in memory of William Walker of Holloway (dedicated 11th November 1911)
Of an Irregular plan with the tower crossing towards the east end, entrance porch to south wall at west end, and lean-to vestry towards the centre of the south wall. Shallow transept on north wall for organ, and chancel. . Currey also designed the pulpit, lectern and chancel credence table
Florence Nightingale lived nearby at Lea Hurst.
(Lea) Holloway Derbyshire
Christ Church, (Lea) Holloway Derbyshire
The foundation stone was laid on 2nd November 1901 by Victor Cavendish, MP for West Derbyshire in the presence of the Bishop of Derby
It was dedicated on 21st February 1903 by the Rt. Revd. George Ridding, Bishop of Southwell
Built in Gothic style under the direction of architect Percy Heylyn Currey who added the two stage tower in 1911 in memory of William Walker of Holloway (dedicated 11th November 1911)
Of an Irregular plan with the tower crossing towards the east end, entrance porch to south wall at west end, and lean-to vestry towards the centre of the south wall. Shallow transept on north wall for organ, and chancel. . Currey also designed the pulpit, lectern and chancel credence table
Florence Nightingale lived nearby at Lea Hurst.