St Francis

This modern church was built on the new Clifton Estate, Nottingham, mainly by voluntary labour.

Clifton, Nottinghamshire

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Address

Southchurch Drive
Clifton
Nottinghamshire
NG11 8AQ

It was consecrated on 17th May 1957. The foundation stone was laid by a blacksmith and a bricklayer. The architect was Vernon Royle, who also designed the stone font.

There are various interesting features inside; a real sword made by the Wilkinson Sword Company adorns  the front of the lectern, the altar is a wooden table made at Portland Training College and in the side chapel are four paintings, possibly 17th century, relating to the Crucifixion. The building is now in a poor state of repair and likely to be demolished. The congregation transferred to Holy Trinity.

  • Social heritage stories

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Church of England

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