Weight: 1868 lbs Diameter: 46" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1911
Dove Bell ID: 7061 Tower ID: 12836 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Wallasey: St Nicholas
Diocese of Chester
Church, 609149
http://www.stnicholaswallasey.co.ukThis church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2024-11-14)
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Overview
Grid reference: SJ 288 930
St Nicholas Church was built in 1910/1911 by Mr Frederick James Harrison and Sir Heath Harrison in memory of their parents, James and Jane Harrison. The Church is known locally as the Golfers Church due to its closeness too and connections with Wallasey Golf Club. Originally St Nicholas Church was named the Harrison memorial Church before adopting the name of the Patron Saint of Seafarers, St Nicholas, at its consecration.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 704 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
St Nicholas Church was built in 1910/1911 by Mr Frederick James Harrison and Sir Heath Harrison in memory of their parents, James and Jane Harrison.
The Church is known locally as the Golfers Church due to its closeness too and connections with Wallasey Golf Club. Originally St Nicholas Church was named the Harrison memorial Church before adopting the name of the Patron Saint of Seafarers, St Nicholas, at its consecration.
The Chancel of St Nicholas is geographically in the West, so ordered due to its exposed position and the severity of the North-West gales. The Harrison family ran a large Shipping Company from Liverpool and so St Nicholas has connections with the Liverpool waterfront and docklands. St Nicholas was also used as a ‘spotting’ tower during WW2 due to its location on the waterfront with views across Liverpool Bay.
Exterior Description
The exterior face of the Church is of rock-faced Storeton Stone with rabbed-faced quoins and dressings.
Building Materials
Sandstone
1910-11
Sandstone Flags
Sandstone
1910-11
Storeton Stone
Stone
1910 The exterior face of the Church is of rock-faced Storeton Stone with rabbed-faced quoins and dressings.
Plaster
The interior is of rubbed Storeton Stone and plaster.
Interior
Interior Description
The interior is of rubbed Storeton Stone and plaster.
The roof beams inside the Church are designed in the style of an upturned hull of a boat. The Church also has the most complete set of Shrigley and Hunt Stained Glass Windows which include a window known as the Massey Window which was given to the Church by George and Saidy Massey in memory of their son Hubert Hammond Massey who died at Flanders June 16th 1915. The window was one of the first to depict a soldier in modern day uniform, that of the 10th (Scottish) King’s Liverpool Regiment, fallen in battle and resting at the foot of a shell shattered Cricifix. Hubert’s medals are fixed to the window surround. The Church has two internal war memorials. One of the war memorials has a screen that was painted by an artist named Clarke. The organ was built by Nicholson and Co of Worcester.
Fixtures and fittings
Stained Glass (window)
20th Century The Church also has the most complete set of Shrigley and Hunt Stained Glass Windows which include a window known as the Massey Window which was given to the Church by George and Saidy Massey in memory of their son Hubert Hammond Massey who died at Flanders June 16th 1915. The window was one of the first to depict a soldier in modern day uniform, that of the 10th (Scottish) King’s Liverpool Regiment, fallen in battle and resting at the foot of a shell shattered Cricifix.
Organ (object)
built by Nicholson and Co of Worcester.
Inscribed Object
The Church has two internal war memorials. One of the war memorials has a screen that was painted by an artist named Clarke.
Bells
Nominal: 1312 Hz Weight: 617 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1977
Dove Bell ID: 44032 Tower ID: 12836 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1228 Hz Weight: 649 lbs Diameter: 30.13" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1977
Dove Bell ID: 44033 Tower ID: 12836 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 758 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1911
Dove Bell ID: 44034 Tower ID: 12836 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 847 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1911
Dove Bell ID: 44035 Tower ID: 12836 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 935 lbs Diameter: 36" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1911
Dove Bell ID: 44036 Tower ID: 12836 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 1085 lbs Diameter: 38" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1911
Dove Bell ID: 44037 Tower ID: 12836 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Weight: 1326 lbs Diameter: 41" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1911
Dove Bell ID: 44038 Tower ID: 12836 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SJ 288 930
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.
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.
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.
Further information
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