Church of St James, Grade II listed church in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, England.
St James Church features a west tower, six-bay nave with clerestory, and a polygonal apse built with Hollington sandstone materials.
The church was constructed between 1833 and 1834 at a cost of £10,000 to accommodate the expanding population of Longton during the Industrial Revolution.
The church maintains an active role in the community, offering religious services and functioning as a central gathering place for local residents.
The building maintains a substantial capacity of 2000 people and remains under the administration of the Diocese of Lichfield within the Church of England.
The structure represents one of several Commissioners' churches established in the region, reflecting the architectural preferences of early 19th-century religious buildings.
Location: City of Stoke-on-Trent
GPS coordinates: 52.98540,-2.12898
Latest update: March 14, 2025 18:42
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