Christchurch, Ilkley
| Christchurch, Ilkley | |
|---|---|
Grade II listed[1] | |
| Architect(s) | James Pigott Pritchett Jr |
| Groundbreaking | 30 May 1868 |
| Completed | 16 June 1869 |
Christchurch, Ilkley is a
History
The foundation stone of the church was laid by James Law, Mayor of Bradford, on 30 May 1868.[2] The architect was James Pigott Pritchett Jr of Darlington and the cost estimated at £5,000 (equivalent to £570,000 in 2023).[3]
The design comprised a church, school and a church-keeper's house in the early decorated style of Gothic architecture. The main doorway was on Riddings Road. The tower was complete by 1869 but the 130 feet (40 m) spire was to be finished later The church building opened for worship on 16 June 1869.[4]
In 1972 the union between the Presbyterian Church of England and the Congregational Church in England and Wales formed the United Reformed Church and from then it was known as Ilkley United Reformed Church.
Later it formed an ecumenical partnership with Ilkley Methodist Church.
Organ
The church obtained a new organ at a cost of £464 (equivalent to £51,900 in 2023)[3] in 1873 by the builder Forster and Andrews of Hull.[5] This was replaced in 1911 by a new instrument by Harrison and Harrison of Durham.[6] This organ is no longer present in the church.
Clock
The clock by Potts of Leeds was installed in the tower in 1891 at a cost of £110 (equivalent to £15,200 in 2023).[3] It was the give of Mr. T.P. Muff of Woodbank.[7]
See also
References
- ^ Historic England. "United Reformed Church (1133464)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
- ^ "Ilkley Congregational Church". Leeds Mercury. England. 1 June 1868. Retrieved 20 August 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ a b c UK Retail Price Index inflation figures are based on data from Clark, Gregory (2017). "The Annual RPI and Average Earnings for Britain, 1209 to Present (New Series)". MeasuringWorth. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ "New Congregational Church at Ilkley. Opening Services". Leeds Mercury. England. 17 June 1869. Retrieved 20 August 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Ilkley Congregational Church". Bradford Observer. England. 29 July 1873. Retrieved 20 August 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
- ^ "Wharfdale News". Shipley Times and Express. England. 4 April 1891. Retrieved 20 August 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.