Church Hall
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Memorial Benches
Inside
Lady Chapel
Stained Glass
Past Rectors/Vicars
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Christ Church's own Website
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Church Hall Graveyard Hostel Memorial Benches Inside Lady Chapel Stained Glass Past Rectors/Vicars War Memorials Christ Church's own Website |
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Christ Church, Swindon, took over from the parish church of
Holy Rood when it opened in 1851. The land was
given by Ambrose Goddard (Lord of the Manor of High Swindon) and was adjacent to the Goddard family home and estate.
Indeed the church has many memorials to the Goddard family. The former Goddard family home is no longer
there, but the estate is now a park - known locally as
The Lawns. The hill top site means that the spire can be
seen for miles around.
The building is deceptive in its size - it is much larger inside than it looks from the outside. The church is in
constant use, and is kept open much of the day time. Whilst open there is always someone in attendance for security
reasons - a sad reflection of our times perhaps. On the days we visited one particular person - Peter - was very
friendly and helpful, offering many snipets of information and amusing stories. One of his chores is to clean the
building - quite a challenge! I mentioned how clean everything was - he told me he took pride in his work and that
he almost considered the building to be his! How lucky Christ Church is to have his dedication.
"Christ Church is in crises - that is the clear message facing Swindon" and "Christ Church is falling down" is the stark
reality facing the church. These two quotes are from a leaflet about the 'Skyline Appeal' which is aiming to raise
over 1.5 million pounds to restore and preserve the church. The Friends of Christ Church have launched the appeal
and would be glad of your support. Cheques made payable to 'The Skyline Appeal' can be sent to Friends of Christ
Church, Skyline Appeal, Parish Office, 36 Cricklade Street, Swindon, Wiltshire SN1 3HB. e:mail:
skylineappeal@hotmail.com The Friends are a registered charity - number 1088767.
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Taken from Church Street Surrounded in scaffolding during renovation August 2004 (392k) |
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Swindon Skyline Christ Church spire can be seen one third from left side Taken from Wanborough, May 2004 (25k) |
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