Inside the Church of Fenton
Christchurch St, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 3AQ
During the early 19th century Fenton grew from being a collection of villages to having a more urban character. The Fenton area was in the parish of Stoke-upon-Trent until 1841, when a new parish was created: it covered the two townships of Fenton Culvert and Fenton Vivian, except for a part already in the new parish of Longton. The present church, designed by Charles Lynam, was built in 1890–1891; the west tower, with eight bells, was added in 1899. The church seats 1,900. It is in Gothic style, and built of red and blue brick with stone dressings. The nave, of six bays, has aisles and a clerestory; there is a south chapel and a north vestry. The tower has an embattled parapet, above an arcading of white bricks. The first incumbent was the Rev William Sollis, who lived in a parsonage provided for him in Church Street (now Christchurch Street).
Timings & Tours
- Friday 19 September:
- 13:00 - 16:00
Location & directions
Christchurch St, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 3AQ
- Directions:
- 7 minute drive or a 25 minute walk from the train station. If you are coming off the M6, please follow directions (via the A500) to Stoke and then on to Fenton.
- Contact on day:
- Revd Geoff Eze
- Telephone number:
- +447956156179
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
