Former Christ Church - Crewe, Cheshire East, England, UK - Anglican and Episcopal Churches on Waymarking.com

Christ Church is a former Anglican Church located on Prince Albert Street in Crewe.

Crewe was just a tiny village until the railway station was completed in 1837 by the Grand Junction Railway. Anglican Services were originally held in the Works joiners' shop until Christ Church was built by the Railway Company in 1843. (visit link)

The church designed by John Cunningham was built at the height of the neo-Gothic style in England and was constructed of yellow sandstone. The church was consecrated on 18th Dec 1845, by the Rt Revd John Bird Sumner, Bishop of Chester.

The Grade II listed tower, with its beautiful terracotta detail and angle buttresses, was designed by the railway company engineer, J W Stansby and was added in 1877. (visit link) (visit link)

In 1977 it was discovered that the nave roof had dry rot. It was decided to save what was still serviceable as a controlled ruin and the body of the church was demolished in 1978.
The church was still a Parish church and held services in the Lady Chapel which had survived.

The church continued to hold services until 2013, when following the depopulation of the town centre and running costs for the building, it was decided that the church should close.

A report written in the Crewe Chronicle 13th November 2013 - 'End of an era for church' describes the closure of Christ Church: (visit link)

Christ Church in 1950: (visit link)

A photograph of the inside of the church 2011: (visit link)

YouTube- An excerpt of organist John Pyatt playing a Karg-Elert piece at a Christ Church Lunchtime Music concert in 2008 can be seen at the following link: (visit link)

Christ Church bells ringing in 2008 can be heard at the following YouTube link: (visit link)

'Community hub plan for disused Christ Church in Crewe' A report written in the Crewe Chronicle 2nd September 2015: (visit link)

Active Church: No School on property: No Date Built: 01/01/1845 Service Times: Not listed Website: Not listed

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