St. Michael and All Angels Church - Pirbright, Surrey, UK
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BruceS
N 51° 17.670 W 000° 38.998
30U E 663844 N 5685198
Historic village church in the small village of Pirbright in Surrey, England.
Waymark Code: WM9Y29
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/14/2010
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The church in Pirbright is at least 800 years old with the first recorded chapel being built 1210-1214, during the reign of King John. By 1783 the ancient church had become very dilapidated. The village of Pirbright was very poor and could not afford to build a new church. The village people met at the local pub and decided to seek permission to have a public subscription to rebuild a new church. By coincidence King George III was travelling through Pirbright around this time and his coach overturned, the village people rescued him and provided him aid while his coach was repaired. As a measure of his gratitude he issued a petition for all the churches in England to contribute to the rebuilding of Pirbright Church. The old building was removed in 1785 and a new building was built in its place. The building was expanded in with a community room with modern facilities in 1992. The building continues to serve its congregation and the village of Pirbright.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1785
Age of Church building determined by?: Church website
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Church of England
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: 10:15 AM
Street address of Church:
Church Lane
Pirbright, Surrey UK
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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