It is believed that there are nine church buildings in St Ann’s, which could be the highest concentration in Nottingham. People in the area have spoken out about whether or not they think that many churches are needed.
Most people think nine is a lot for any area but believe that the church buildings being used is the most important thing. Churches in St Ann’s include the St Ann’s with Emmanuel Church, the New Testament Church of God, the Christ Citadel International Church, the Polish Church of God, The Chase Baptist Church and the Christ-Citadel Christian Centre.
A lot of people didn’t realise there were more than three churches including 49-year-old Simon Jones, an engineer who lives in the area. Simon, who isn’t religious said: “For any area, more than four churches is surely a lot.
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“I’m not bothered that there’s that many churches, I just didn’t realise St Ann’s was religion central. I hope all the churches are being used and they aren’t just empty buildings. With all these cutbacks, I do hope that the churches are helping out in the community and aren’t just interested in profiting themselves."
Many of St Ann’s churches are well known landmarks. Including the St Ann’s with Emmanuel Church which was opened in 1974. The church replaced two previous churches which were demolished in the 1970s.
Sara Benton, 45-years-old, a sales assistant from St Ann's, goes to church occasionally but doesn’t attend a church in the area. Sara feels that nine churches is a lot and said: “ Nine! Anything over three [churches] is a lot but they aren’t bothering anyone.
“It’s not like people are going around fuming there’s nine churches in St Ann’s. I don’t go to church all the time but I think they’re beautiful places. St Ann’s having nine churches isn’t a bad thing to be known for.”
51-year-old Umar Sheikh is a civil servant who lives in St Ann’s. He responded to the area having so many churches by saying: “Nine is too much for one area but there’s different denominations.
“I think there should be more mosques, mine is only a mile away but it would be nice to have one on my doorstep but that’s just me being lazy.”
79-year-old Jennifer Anthony has lived in the area for around 15 years. Now retired, she enjoys living in the area and isn’t bothered by there being many churches.
Jennifer said: “As long as all the churches are in attendance, I don’t think nine is too many. They’re all different. I don’t go to church personally. The area is lovely and quiet.”
