St. Martin's Church, Sherwood

Coordinates: 52°59′04″N 1°08′31″W / 52.9845°N 01.1419°W / 52.9845; -01.1419

St. Martin's Church, Sherwood
Denomination Church of England
Churchmanship Broad Church
Website www.stmartinsherwood.org.uk
History
Dedication Saint Martin
Administration
Parish Sherwood
Diocese Southwell and Nottingham
Province York
Clergy
Vicar(s) Revd Canon Sylvia Griffiths

St. Martin's Church is a grade II listed Church of England parish church in Sherwood, Nottingham.

History

It was first opened in 1937 to the design of Edward Heazell in the Byzantine style. The church was consecrated by the Bishop of Southwell Re. Revd. Henry Mosley on 6 February 1937.[1]

The consecration of the church was overshadowed by the death of the verger and his wife. Mrs. Bradley died on Saturday 6 February 1937, and Mr. John Bradley died the day afterwards.[2]

Incumbents

Organ

A pipe organ was installed in 1937 by Harrison and Harrison. It was originally installed in St. Luke's Church, Chelsea in 1907.

Organists

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Source

References

  1. Nottingham Evening Post - Friday 5 February 1937
  2. Nottingham Evening Post - Monday 8 February 1937
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