Church of the Resurrection and All Saints, Caldy

The Church of the Resurrection and All Saints stands in the quiet village of Caldy on the Wirral Peninsula. Built originally as a school in 1868 by G. E. Street for Elizabeth Barton, it became a church in 1906–07 when Douglas and Minshull added a chancel, north aisle and saddleback tower. The building is made of rock-faced stone with ashlar dressings and a slate roof. Its plan includes a nave, north aisle, baptistry, south porch, chancel and vestry. A saddleback tower rises at the northeast corner. The church is worth visiting for its fine furnishings and stained glass. Many fittings came from the dismantled chapel of Caldy Manor, including choir stalls and a marquetry reredos showing the crucifixion. The stained glass includes work by Kempe, A. J. Davies of the Bromsgrove Guild and Trena Cox. The two-manual organ was built by Henry Willis & Sons. Several memorials to the Barton family are inside, and the vestry has a fireplace with a dated coat of arms. Inside, the nave and north aisle lead to the chancel with its north vestry. The south porch opens onto the baptistry. The saddleback tower and slate roof form a distinctive silhouette. The interior fittings and memorials reflect the church’s history and craftsmanship. The surroundings remain peaceful, matching the village’s character.