Christ Church - Heeley Parish Church
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Christ Church - Heeley Parish Church
Image: © Neil Theasby Taken: 22 Oct 2010
Consecrated in 1848, the church stood at first in entirely rural surroundings - built to accommodate 450 people. It was enlarged in 1890 (320 extra people) and again in 1897 to give space for another 140 parishioners. The growth of the church reflects the rapid growth in Sheffield's population with the city spreading outwards to absorb former hamlets and villages like Heeley.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.36033
Longitude
-1.468046