It was intended as a mission church for St Laurence's Church, Long Eaton to serve the expanding population to the south of the town of Long Eaton.

The foundation stone was laid on 19 January 1886[2] by Joseph Billyeald at the site on Tamworth Road.

It was designed by the architect John Sheldon of Long Eaton and built by Mr Pirks of Long Eaton.

It was opened for worship by the Bishop of Southwell, Rt Revd George Ridding on 9 July 1886.

Canon Maden, Rector of Plumtree.