Derby Cathedral
The Cathedral Church of All Saints, Derby, better known as Derby Cathedral, is a cathedral church in the city of Derby, England. In 1927, it was promoted from parish church status to that of a cathedral, creating a seat for the Bishop of Derby, which new see was created in that year. The original church of All Saints was founded in the mid-10th century as a royal collegiate church, dedicated to All Saints. The main body of the church as it stands today is a Georgian rebuilding by James Gibbs, completed in 1725. The tower dates from the 16th century, and a retroquire was added in the 20th century.
| Derby Cathedral | |
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| Cathedral Church of All Saints | |
East view of the cathedral | |
Derby Cathedral Location in Derby | |
| 52°55′29″N 1°28′38″W | |
| Location | Derby, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Previous denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | www |
| History | |
| Former name(s) | All Saints' Church, Derby (6th century – 1927) |
| Consecrated | 1927 |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Gothic, Neoclassical |
| Years built | c. 1530–1725 renovated 1969–1975, 2015–2016 |
| Specifications | |
| Number of towers | 1 |
| Tower height | 212 feet (65 m) |
| Administration | |
| Province | Canterbury |
| Diocese | Derby (since 1927) |
| Clergy | |
| Dean | Peter Robinson |
| Precentor | Richard Andrews |
| Laity | |
| Director of music | Alexander Binns |
| Organist(s) | Edward Turner (Assistant Director of Music) |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Official name | Cathedral Church of All Saints |
| Designated | 20 June 1952 |
| Reference no. | 1228277 |
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