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parish church in

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History

The church was built in 1844 to the designs of architect Robert Barker. It was consecrated on 10 October 1844. The chancel was added in 1888–90 by J Holden.

Organ

The original pipe organ was enlarged and improved in 1876 by Charles Lloyd of Nottingham, but it was given to

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in 1906. A replacement pipe organ by Abbott and Smith was installed in 1906. A specification of the organ can be found on the

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Churches completed in 1844

History

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