Diameter: 17" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by James Barwell
Dove Bell ID: 51153 Tower ID: 18432 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Blackpool: Christ Church w All Saints
Overview
Grid reference: SD 311 356
All Saints is a typical large Edwardian red brick and terracotta building occupying a corner plot on the junction of Livingstone Road and Palatine Road; the north side of the church running alongside the latter. It was built in 1905 and has been attributed to architect Frank Gorst (although this is not substantiated by multiple sources). The nave is tall with a steeply pitched roof, the chancel separate and lower by a good margin. The nave is detailed at each end with a pair of finials rising from pilasters against the gable end; further pair marks the east end of the chancel.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Aisled 6-bay nave and chancel, vestries, organ chamber, west end provision of meeting room, kitchen and toilets. North west integral entrance porch.
Dimensions:
Nave and aisles together approximately 35m/114ft x 19m /62ft.
Description of Archaeology and History
All Saints was built in 1905 and according to the guidebook has been attributed to architect Frank Gorst (although this is not substantiated by any other sources). The west end of the building has been subdivided in more recent years to provide facilities and a narthex.
Exterior Description
The main views of the church are from the east and the north as it sits on a corner plot. The nave is tall with a steeply pitched roof, the chancel separate and lower by a good margin. The nave is detailed at each end with a pair of finials rising from pilasters against the gable end; further pair marks the east end of the chancel.
The nave has six bays, the westernmost on the north occupied by the porch which appears to be a truncated opportunity for a tower. The porch reaches to the height of the eaves and has a small octagonal louvred bellcote with a pyramidal cap set on top of a hipped roof. To the north east corner of the porch there is a curtailed octagonal stair turret and, to the west, substantial angle buttresses with a prominent string course and terminated with two offsets.
The porch has a two light window low on the west face and also above the north doorway. The door is set under a detailed pointed arch with finials on either side and overhead.
The five bays beyond the porch have a clearstorey with three-light windows under pointed arches. The aisle below has a low lean-to roof which meets the base of the clearstorey. The windows to the aisle are two-light with square heads and protected with Perspex sheeting.
A parapet to the aisle roof begins at the second bay from the east and continues to almost the full length of the chancel with a string course. The aisle roof continues into a lower hipped roof over the vestry accommodation alongside the chancel. The vestries have entrances from the east and north and also have two windows as seen in the aisles.
Just before the junction of the nave and chancel the parapet opens, creating a small segmental arch over an exposed section of aisle roof; perhaps for another entrance which was never realised?
The chancel has one two-light window under a pointed arch, on both the north and south side. There is a further pyramidal capped roof on a small turret at the junction between the vestry and the chancel on the north elevation.
The east window of the chancel is the main feature in the gable. It has five cusped lights, the central slightly shorter, and an assortment of free-gothic tracery detailing overhead. The window sits over the stringcourse which continues from the aisle and turret.
The west gable has a similar window to that in the east (see above) perhaps slightly shorter overall. The gable has buttresses to either side, the north side shorter than the south. There is a small projecting three-sided baptistery with pyramidal roof and a small single window with a square head in the central face. Two more identical windows in the gable flank the baptistery.
The south elevation matches the north in style although common clay bricks have been used which gives an unfinished appearance. There is a door to the west end of the aisle which runs to the full length of the nave. There is a transept with a separate pitched roof against the junction of the nave and the chancel, quite plain in appearance with a rose window to the south side.
Building Fabric and Features
Nave
20th century 6-bay aisled
Chancel
20th century
Vestry
20th century
Organ (component)
20th century chamber
Kitchen
20th century west end w toilets
Porch
20th century north west integral entrance
Building Materials
Brick
20th century Accrington red
Terracotta
20th century detailing
Slate
20th century roof covering
Interior
Interior Description
Moving inside, the fifth and sixth westernmost bays have been partitioned to create meeting room facilities with a flat roof over the fifth; the sixth still open to full height over the baptistery creating a lobby area. The fifth bay has a meeting room and an enclosed kitchen in the south aisle area and further enclosed room in the north aisle.
The nave itself is a spacious area with great height. There are pews throughout – plain panelled benches with rectangular ends. The clearstorey windows are clear glazed as is the west window. Where a pointed arch was shown externally the interior translation is a Tudor arch with deep reveals. The windows in the aisles all have stained glass similarly the chancel openings are all with stained glass; the east being particularly impressive.
The aisle arcades are wide and tall pointed arches on polished granite columns. Mouldings spring from small corbels at the spandrels. The chancel arch is similar but with miniature granite columns at corbel height.
Both the chancel and nave roofs are broad barrel vaulted and timber panelled. At the west end of the nave there are two small rooflights.
The chancel is three steps above the nave and the sanctuary has a further step which is curved. Much of the floor throughout the building is red carpet. The chancel walls have a mock panelled effect to match the reredos panelling on the east wall.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
20th century Large, oak construction, fixed against reredos. 1905.
Reredos
20th century Substantial oak reredos with fairly elaborate detailing - crenellated with octagonal columns to either side. Gift of E, A & J Fisher 1905.
Pulpit
20th century Irregular polygonal oak pulpit with carved panels of tracery detailing. Given in memory of Wm Robt Walmsley 1905.
Lectern
20th century Carved oak eagle. Gift of Ann Horrocks.
Font (component)
20th century Small octagonal bowl and stem in marble 1898. Hanging crocketted wooden tester 1905.
Stained Glass (window)
20th century • East window. Five-light window with central light depicting Christ on the Cross on the lower section and Christ triumphant above. Figures in the outer lights are Ss Peter, James, John, Paul, John the Baptist, Augustine, Bernard, Francis, Stephen, Alban, Celia, Dorothy, Bega, Cuthbert, Oswald and Columba. Dedicated to Richard Holt, mayor of Blackpool 1915-16. • Chancel south wall. Two-lights depicting David and Miriam with stringed instruments. Dedicated to John Grindod 1905. • Chancel north wall. Two-light depicting St Cecilia & St Ambrose. Dedicated to John Grindod 1905. Nave, south wall (e-w). (all two-light windows) • Wedding at Cana. Dedicted to Susan and Elizabeth Schofield. • Good Shepherd and children. Dedicated to J & M Wylie 1911. • Adoration of Magi. Dedicated to T Matthews, 1935 by A Todd of Heywood. West end (s-w) (single lights) • Samuel by Seward & Co Lancaster. • Christ with children - unsigned. • Timothy by Seward & Co Lancaster 1906. Nave, north wall (w-e) (all two-light windows) All three by Whitefriars. • Christ blessing the children. Dedicated to Miss Barker 1945. • Nunc Dimittis. Dedicated to Mr & Mrs Barker 1921 & 1951 • Annunciation. Dedicated by the Mothers Union 1929? (some paintloss)
Plaque (component)
20th century • Brass plaque recording gift of stained glass windows (from Christ Church, two of which are displayed in lightbox adjacent) in memory of the Reverend Charles Henry Wainwright MA ‘an earnest and powerful preacher of evangelical truths and a zealous upholder of the principles of the Reformation; the church and schools of this parish testify to his energetic and untiring labours for the good of his people’. Died February 13th 1901. • Brass plaque recording construction of Christ Church in 1866 and additions made at later dates.
Inscribed Object
20th century • 2 wooden memorial boards with gold painted detail. Samuel Jesson 1890 – 1964 and Hannah wife of James Walker March 28th 1921. * World War I and II at the east end of the north aisle. Triptych roll call on the east wall and a large memorial with Scottish flag and list of names from St Andrew’s mission church on the north wall.
Organ (component)
20th century Jardine 3-manual pipe organ 1914 no longer in use but with a comprehensive specification. Allen electric organ 1993.
Rail
20th century Tripartite hinged & curved wooden rail, supported on scrolled wrought-iron stanchions.
Bells
Portable Furnishings and Artworks
From 1907 onwards. Earlier volumes held at Diocesan Record Office.
Churchyard
Grid reference: SD 311 356
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
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There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
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