St Werburgh's Church, Derby, Grade II* listed Anglican church in Derby, England
Description
St Werburgh's Church is an Anglican church building with Gothic Revival architecture, made up of a separate tower section and main structure both built from Coxbench quarry stone. The building clearly divides into these two functional sections, which are not connected internally to each other.
History
The oldest part, the tower, comes from a rebuilding period of 1601 to 1608, while Arthur Blomfield reshaped the main structure between 1893 and 1894. These two construction periods remain clearly visible today and shape the building's appearance.
Culture
The church displays crafted treasures including stained glass windows from Charles Eamer Kempe's studio and an ornate wrought iron font cover by Robert Bakewell. These artistic works shape the interior and show the care put into furnishing this building.
Practical
Access to the tower and old chancel requires keys, which can be obtained from Derby Museum and Art Gallery. Visits should be arranged in advance to view these separate spaces.
Did you know?
Despite being physically connected, the tower section and main building have no internal access between them and function as two completely separate spaces. This unusual layout is the result of different construction periods and remains noticeable today.
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