An opportunity to view one of the finest Victorian churches in North Manchester, often described as Bodley’s masterpiece and known locally as ‘the miners’ cathedral.’ Designed by Bodley and Thomas Garner between 1871 and 1874. Pevsner described the church as one of the greatest and most moving of all Victorian churches, with an interior of “breathtaking majesty and purity”. Painted by LS Lowry in 1920.
A building of the highest quality, funded like St Peter’s Swinton by the Heywood family of Manchester bankers. Edward Stanley Heywood commissioned G.F. Bodley to design the church in March 1870 and paid for its construction, decoration and furnishings. Listed Grade 1.
Introductory talk by Neil Darlington, Manchester Group member and editor of the Dictionary of Manchester Victorian Architects www.manchestervictorianarchitects.org.uk.
‘The church shows remarkable quality of design from the imposing simplicity of its massing to the smallest detail of internal fittings.’ (Historic England)
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