St. Olave's Church - Ramsey, Isle of Man - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

St Olave's was erected as a Chapel of ease to the mother church Kirk Christ, Lezayre. Hitherto services had been carried on in the upper chamber of a barn, standing close to the site of the new building. The present building was erected at a cost of £1,500, exclusive of the ground, which cost some £200 additional. The greatest part of the necessary funds were raised by subscription among the inhabitants of the district, about "1,200 being collected, the remaining £500 being contributed by the Rev. William Bell, Christian, formerly vicar of the parish.

The Chapel comprises, north and south aisles, chancel, having an apsidal termination and vestry. Sitting accommodation is provided for 430 persons.

The walling is coursed rubble work of the local stone. The piers, arches and other dressings, internally and externally, are of red Whitehaven Stone, which contrasts favourably with the rich dark grey colour of the walling. The roofs are open timber framing, boarded and covered with Welsh states and the seating is open benches, all of red deal, and left unstained. The separation of floors are paved in patterns of red and blue Staffordshire tiles, the Chancel is laid with encaustic tiles, the windows are filled with green and white quarry glazing, arranged in patterns. The design was furnished by Mr M.P. Manning of London.

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Building of the Church started in 1861 and the Chapel was completed and licensed in 1862 the Church was consecrated in 1881.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1881 Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Anglican If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 9:45 AM Street address of Church: Cumberland Road Ramsey, Isle of Man IM8 3EZ Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

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