List of new churches by Thomas Rickman

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Thomas Rickman (1776–1841) was a self-taught English architect known for his work in the Gothic Revival style. His architectural career spanned Liverpool and Birmingham, where he designed new churches, restored and altered existing ones, and worked on various other projects, including country houses, public buildings, schools, and banks.[1]

Rickman was born in Maidenhead, Berkshire. Initially trained in medicine, he practiced in Lewes, Sussex, from 1801 to 1803. However, he soon left this career, working in London with a corn factor before moving to Liverpool in 1808 to work as an insurance clerk. It was during this time that Rickman developed a keen interest in Gothic architecture.

In Liverpool, Rickman met John Cragg, an iron foundry owner. Together, they designed three churches using cast iron for both construction and decoration. He also collaborated with John Slater on the redesign of Scarisbrick Hall. In 1817, he opened an architectural office in Liverpool, and the following year he was joined by Henry Hutchinson, initially as a pupil, and from 1821 as a partner. Meanwhile, in 1817 he published the first edition of An Attempt to Discriminate the Styles of English Architecture.[1] In this he divided English architecture into styles that have continued to be accepted since, namely Norman, Early English, Decorated, and Perpendicular.[2]

Rickman's involvement with the Church Commissioners led him to design several Commissioners' churches, beginning with St. George's Church in Birmingham. He opened an office in Birmingham in 1820 and moved there the following year. He was appointed architect to Worcester Cathedral and, with his partner Henry Hutchinson, started working on New Court at St John's College, Cambridge, his most significant commission. In 1830, Rickman was elected to the Society of Antiquaries of London, marking his professional recognition. After Hutchinson's death in 1831, R. C. Hussey joined Rickman's practice, becoming a partner in 1835. Rickman died from liver disease in 1841.[1]

This list contains details of new churches designed by Thomas Rickman.

Key

Grade Criteria[3]
Grade I Buildings of exceptional interest, sometimes considered to be internationally important.
Grade II* Particularly important buildings of more than special interest.
Grade II Buildings of national importance and special interest.
"—" denotes a work that is not graded.
Name Location Photograph Date Notes Grade
St George's Church Everton, Liverpool, Merseyside
53°25′31″N 2°58′17″W / 53.4253°N 2.9715°W / 53.4253; -2.9715 (St George's Church, Everton)		 1813–14 Built by John Cragg using much cast iron made in his own foundry.[4][5] I
St Michael's Church St Michael's Hamlet, Liverpool, Merseyside
53°22′36″N 2°57′00″W / 53.3766°N 2.9499°W / 53.3766; -2.9499 (St Michael's Church, St Michael's Hamlet)		 1814 Built in conjunction with John Cragg, using much cast iron made in his own foundry.[6][7] I
St Philip's Church Liverpool, Merseyside 1815–16 Built in conjunction with John Cragg, using much cast iron made in his own foundry. Demolished in 1882.[1]
St George's Church Birmingham,
West Midlands
52°29′27″N 1°54′18″W / 52.4907°N 1.9050°W / 52.4907; -1.9050 (St George's Church, Birmingham)		 1819–21 Demolished. The gates and gate piers remain and are listed.[8][9] II
St George's Church Barnsley, South Yorkshire
53°33′03″N 1°29′07″W / 53.5507°N 1.4852°W / 53.5507; -1.4852 (St George's Church, Barnsley)		 1821 [10] Demolished 1993.[11] The churchyard walls, railings, gate piers and gates, also listed, remain.[12] II
St Mary's Church Birkenhead, Merseyside
53°23′23″N 3°00′41″W / 53.3896°N 3.0113°W / 53.3896; -3.0113 (St Mary's Church, Birkenhead)
1821 The church was declared redundant in 1975, and was partly demolished.[13][14] II
St Barnabas' Church Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands
52°31′24″N 1°50′21″W / 52.5232°N 1.8392°W / 52.5232; -1.8392 (St Barnabas' Church, Erdington)		 1822–23 A Commissioners' church.[15][16] II
Christ Church Gloucester
51°51′38″N 2°14′47″W / 51.8605°N 2.2465°W / 51.8605; -2.2465 (Christ Church, Gloucester)		 1822–23 Designed with Henry Hutchinson.[17] II
St George's Church Chorley, Lancashire
53°39′08″N 2°37′45″W / 53.6521°N 2.6292°W / 53.6521; -2.6292 (St George's Church, Chorley)		 1822–25 A Commissioners' church.[18][19][20] II*
St Peter's Church Preston, Lancashire
53°45′49″N 2°42′30″W / 53.7636°N 2.7082°W / 53.7636; -2.7082 (St Peter's Church, Preston)
1822–25 A Commissioners' church, designed with Henry Hutchinson. Now redundant and, as of 2012, part of the University of Central Lancashire.[21][22][23] II*
Church of St Peter ad Vincula Hampton Lucy, Warwickshire
52°12′39″N 1°37′34″W / 52.2108°N 1.6260°W / 52.2108; -1.6260 (Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Hampton Lucy)		 1822–26 Designed with Henry Hutchinson and described as their magnum opus.[24] I
St Paul's Church Preston, Lancashire
53°45′45″N 2°41′39″W / 53.7624°N 2.6941°W / 53.7624; -2.6941 (St Paul's Church, Preston)		 1823–25 A Commissioners' church, designed with Henry Hutchinson. Now redundant and, as of 2012, in use as a radio station.[21][25][26] II
St Peter's Church Dale End, Birmingham,
West Midlands		 1825–27 A Commissioners' church, designed with Henry Hutchinson. Demolished 1899.[15]
St Mary's Church Mellor, Lancashire
53°46′22″N 2°31′51″W / 53.7729°N 2.5308°W / 53.7729; -2.5308 (St Mary's Church, Mellor)
1825–27 A Commissioners' church, designed with Henry Hutchinson.[21][27][28] II
St Andrew's Church Ombersley, Worcestershire
52°16′12″N 2°13′46″W / 52.2700°N 2.2295°W / 52.2700; -2.2295 (St Andrew's Church, Ombersley)		 1825–29 For the Marchioness of Downshire, designed with Henry Hutchinson.[29][30] II*
St Thomas' Church Birmingham,
West Midlands
52°28′24″N 1°54′23″W / 52.4732°N 1.9063°W / 52.4732; -1.9063 (St Thomas' Church, Birmingham)		 1826–29 A Commissioners' church, designed with Henry Hutchinson in neoclassical style. It was bombe in 1941 and only the west front has survived.[15][31] II
St James' Church Lower Darwen, Lancashire
53°43′25″N 2°27′55″W / 53.7237°N 2.4652°W / 53.7237; -2.4652 (St James' Church, Lower Darwen)		 1827–28 A Commissioners' church, designed with Henry Hutchinson. Rebuilt and replaced 1969.[21]
St Peter's Church Darwen, Lancashire
53°41′44″N 2°27′52″W / 53.6955°N 2.4645°W / 53.6955; -2.4645 (St Peter's Church, Darwen)
1827–29 A Commissioners' church, designed with Henry Hutchinson.[21][32][33] II*
St John the Evangelist's Church Oulton, West Yorkshire
53°44′53″N 1°27′21″W / 53.74804°N 1.4559°W / 53.74804; -1.4559 (St John the Evangelist's Church, Oulton)		 1827–29 Designed with Henry Hutchinson.[34] II*
Christ Church Carlisle, Cumbria 1828–30 A Commissioners' church designed with Henry Hutchinson. Damaged by fire in 1938, demolished 1952.[35][36]
Holy Trinity Church
Carlisle, Cumbria
54°53′31″N 2°57′07″W / 54.8920°N 2.9520°W / 54.8920; -2.9520 (Holy Trinity Church, Carlisle)		 1828–30 A Commissioners' church designed with Henry Hutchinson. Demolished 1981.[35][36]
St John's Church Whittle-le-Woods, Lancashire
53°41′19″N 2°38′24″W / 53.6885°N 2.6399°W / 53.6885; -2.6399 (St John's Church, Whittle-le-Woods)		 1829–30 Designed with Henry Hutchinson. Replaced in 1880–82.[37]
Holy Trinity Church Lawrence Hill, Bristol
51°27′29″N 2°34′34″W / 51.4581°N 2.5761°W / 51.4581; -2.5761 (Holy Trinity Church, Bristol)		 1829–32 A Commissioners' church designed with Henry Hutchinson. It is now redundant.[38][39] II*
St Mary's Church Tiddington, Oxfordshire
51°44′26″N 1°03′07″W / 51.7406°N 1.0519°W / 51.7406; -1.0519 (St Mary's Church, Tiddington)		 1830 A small church for the Hon. Frederick Bertie.[40] II
Christ Church Coventry,
West Midlands		 1830–32 A Commissioners' church designed with Henry Hutchinson. Bombed; only the medieval spire remains.[41]
St John the Divine's Church Pemberton, Wigan, Greater Manchester
53°32′13″N 2°40′59″W / 53.5369°N 2.6830°W / 53.5369; -2.6830 (St John's Church, Pemberton)		 1830–32 A Commissioners' church designed with Henry Hutchinson.[42][43][44] II
St David's Church Haigh, Greater Manchester
53°34′33″N 2°35′46″W / 53.5759°N 2.5961°W / 53.5759; -2.5961 (St David's Church, Haigh)		 1830–33 A Commissioners' church designed with Henry Hutchinson.[42][45][46] II
St Mary's Church Lower Hardres, Kent
51°14′14″N 1°04′56″E / 51.2371°N 1.0821°E / 51.2371; 1.0821 (St Mary's Church, Lower Hardres)
1831–32 Designed with Henry Hutchinson.[47] II
St Stephen's Church Tockholes, Lancashire
53°42′22″N 2°31′01″W / 53.7061°N 2.5169°W / 53.7061; -2.5169 (St Stephen's Church, Tockholes)		 1831–33 A Commissioners' church designed with Henry Hutchinson. Replaced in 1965–66, retaining only the front of the south porch.[42][48]
All Saints Church Handsworth, Birmingham,
West Midlands		 1832–33 A Commissioners' church designed with Henry Hutchinson. Chancel added 1881; since demolished.[41]
St Matthew's Church Cotham, Bristol
51°27′51″N 2°35′42″W / 51.4641°N 2.5951°W / 51.4641; -2.5951 (St Matthew's Church, Cotham)		 1833–35 [49] II
Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Redditch, Worcestershire
52°18′19″N 1°55′54″W / 52.3054°N 1.9317°W / 52.3054; -1.9317 (Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Redditch)		 1834 [50] II
Emmanuel Church Charnwood, Leicestershire
52°46′01″N 1°12′38″W / 52.7670°N 1.2105°W / 52.7670; -1.2105 (Emmanuel Church, Charnwood)		 1835–37 A Commissioners' church.[51][52] II
All Saints Church Stretton-on-Dunsmore, Warwickshire
52°20′57″N 1°24′15″W / 52.3493°N 1.4041°W / 52.3493; -1.4041 (All Saints Church, Stretton-on-Dunsmore)		 1835–37 [53][54] II*
Church of the Holy Ascension Settle, North Yorkshire
54°04′14″N 2°16′38″W / 54.0705°N 2.2773°W / 54.0705; -2.2773 (Church of the Holy Ascension, Settle)		 1836–38 [55][56] II
St. Stephen's Church Sneinton, Nottingham
52°57′04″N 1°07′54″W / 52.9510°N 1.1316°W / 52.9510; -1.1316 (St Stephen's Church, Sneinton)
1837–39 Designed with R. C. Hussey. Of their design the tower and part of the south transept remain, the rest being replaced in 1909–12.[57] II
Christ Church Clevedon, Somerset
51°26′20″N 2°51′06″W / 51.4390°N 2.8518°W / 51.4390; -2.8518 (Christ Church, Clevedon)
1838–39 Designed with R. C. Hussey.[58] II*

See also

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