Churches of Liverpool

[underworld]

So its the Cathedral that never was. Blimey, I never knew that. I have this postcard too.

[Cadfael]

The only part of that Cathedral that stands is the Crypt! Everything above the Crypt is the 'new' Cathedral.

[underworld]

Well you learn something everyday. Amazing!

[RonnieW]

I heard today that the church where I met my wife and got married is going to be demolished due to structural damage. Calvary Independent Baptist Church, Dovecot.

[robbo176]

The original Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral. I dont remember it though. does anyone know where it was? Same site as the new one perhaps?

here's a model of the cathedral

[robbo176]

an old postcard of St Stephens church Gateacre where my mum & dad got got married

[wsteve55]

So its the Cathedral that never was. Blimey, I never knew that. I have this postcard too.

They gave the original design up as a bad idea,when they realised they'd never have the money to pay for it,about 1961/2!(I remember paying into a cathedral collection,in school!) It would have been one of,if not the,biggest cathedrals in the world! The present one was up and ready,in a relatively short time,and cost much less.

[ItsaZappathing]

an old postcard of St Stephens church Gateacre where my mum & dad got got married

Nice one Robbo. Love the Cathedral Model. Boss that.

[RonnieW]

They gave the original design up as a bad idea,when they realised they'd never have the money to pay for it,about 1961/2!(I remember paying into a cathedral collection,in school!) It would have been one of,if not the,biggest cathedrals in the world! The present one was up and ready,in a relatively short time,and cost much less.

Still a fine building though. There's a myth it is made of concrete, which isn't the case. It's mainly Portland stone.

[ItsaZappathing]

Still a fine building though. There's a myth it is made of concrete, which isn't the case. It's mainly Portland stone.

You're a clever so and so. Ta for the info. I learn something new everyday.

[Ged]

Incidentally, though Lutyens crypt and that cathedral was obviously the site of the current one, the original Met cathedral was built at St Edwards college, St. Domingo Road and served as Our Lady Immaculate.

http://www.liverpoolmetrocathedral.o...ry/history.htm


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[RonnieW]

You're a clever so and so. Ta for the info. I learn something new everyday.

I worked on the Anglican one for a few months and became interested in both buildings. Concrete is made from Portland stone so it's easy to see why people think the RC cathedral is made of it. I mentioned on another thread that the paving stones up the north side of the Anglical cathedral having been originally used as the platform for Exchange Station. Not a lot of people know that!

[RonnieW]

an old postcard of St Stephens church Gateacre where my mum & dad got got married

I used to go to St Stephens Youth Club in the 1960s. It was very well run and the building was brand new and right next door to the church. All the usual things like snooker, table tennis, a snack bar and disco, but they had classes in drawing and a soundproof room where they showed short documentary films. All run by volunteers and very dedicated people they were too. It was also non-denominational so your mates from Our Lady's and Belle Vale Sally Army could go!

[gregs dad]

St Cyprians corner of Edge Lane and Durning Rd soon to be demolished

SS Peter and Pauls on Edge Lane,unique in that Latin masses were said here, another one for demolition

Shree Radha Krishna Mandir on Edge Lane

Bethel House,church and community building

St Paul`s parish church,Seacombe

[pablo42]

Nice pictures Joe.