St Martin at Oak, Norwich

St Martin at Oak, Norwich is a Grade I listed redundant parish church in the Church of England in Norwich.[1]

St Martin at Oak, Norwich
St Martin at Oak, Norwich
52°38′5.31″N 1°17′24.74″E
LocationNorwich, Norfolk
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
History
DedicationSt Martin
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade I listed

History

The church is medieval dating from before 1491. It was destroyed by bombing in January 1942. It was rebuilt in 1953 by the architect John Chaplin as a church hall for neighbouring parishes, but this never materialised as the local churches were closed in the 1960s. After a period of use as a night shelter by the St Martins Housing Trust, the church was transformed into Oak Studios, a rehearsal space for theatre and music groups.

Organ

The church purchased an organ dating in 1887 by Norman and Beard. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.[2] When the church closed for worship, the organ was transferred to St Bartholomew's Church, Corton, Suffolk.

References
  1. The Buildings of England. Norfolk. Nikolaus Pevsner. p.247. First Edition. 1962. Penguin Books Limited
  2. "NPOR [D05770]". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
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