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St Paul's Church and Centre, Norton Lees, Sheffield

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St Paul's Church of Meersbrook 16 04 06
St Paul's Church of Meersbrook 16 04 06

St Paul's Church and Centre is a Parish Church in the Church of England Diocese of Sheffield located at the junction of Norton Lees Lane and Angerford Avenue, just above Meersbrook Park. Originally built between 1875 and 1877, St Paul's was much altered to meet the needs of an expanding congregation in 1935 when C. B. Flockton added broad North and South aisles. The recent phase of redevelopment, 2006–7, has just been completed. The church pews have been removed and replaced with modern chairs, and other rooms, such as the vestry, have been modernised for use as community rooms.

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St Paul's Church and Centre, Norton Lees, Sheffield
Angerford Avenue, Sheffield Norton Lees

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Angerford Avenue
S8 9BB Sheffield, Norton Lees
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Bishops' House
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Heeley railway station
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