St. Peter's Church, Church Street

[dazza]

Fine work here, Dazza. You've put a lot of effort into this and it is appreciated!

C

Thanks for that Chris. I like playing around with maps, photo's etc... So hopefully it'll help explain the Maltese Cross / Altar myth.

[Kev]

Fantastic Darren

[Cadfael]

When was it demolished? Funny how cemetaries were/are in the centre of towns. The Church in the centre of St Helens shopping area has a cemetary and regulary remains are unearthed by workmen. Also, Palmyra square/park in the centre of Warrington is actually a cemetary with many still buried there.

1919 from my source though some say up till 1923. Another sad loss of a church even though it was the 'Pro Cathedral'.

[JMLE]

Another ebay...St. Peter's 1916 water colour

[dazza]

Yep, I will go along with that too

Partsky & ItsaZappathing - thanks guys, my pleasure, cheers

[dazza]

I thought I'd add a comparison before and after photo of the church.

[underworld]

Sorry for being thick, I was there today and saw the brass maltese cross outsid of what is now Keys Court I think its called. Does the cross signify where the entrance to the church was or is that a myth? Also, was this known as the PRO cathedral and what did that mean - protestant? Was it a cathedral?

[lindylou]

Hi and welcome.

This is a fascinating thread, glad it's been ressurected.
I've just read through all the posts and it's very interesting.

[dazza]

Hi STE, and welcome to Yo!

As you predicted, St Peters is aligned exactly on a West/East axis, (as in Greek, Roman & Christian religions.) There was very little built on the north side of Church Street at the time of its consecration in 1704. If you were lucky enough to attend the first service - and travelling in from Lord Street, you would have crossed a stone bridge, over the Pool, to access Church Street, as the Old Dock was not completed for another 11 years, in 1715.

I believe the church/pro-cathedral was constructed from red sandstone, similar, if not the same as the Anglican cathedral stonework.

[Ged]

Welcome back dazza. Nice description of the walk up to the church.

[lindylou]

Ditto.

[dazza]

Thanks Ged

It's been a while since my last post! Good to be back though. I did manage to make it down to the Museum of Liverpool two weeks ago. I recognised your model - congratulations - at last, a worthy home for it, fantastic. I loved the graffiti on the walls, and the Corpi doing works to the pavement; real attention to detail. Well done.

Daz

[Ged]

Thanks dazza, just as I remember it. The memories it has evoked and the various contacts i've received have been immense. Hope you're staying longer this time round.

[dazza]

That's brilliant. I'll be around for a few more posts this time.

[ChrisGeorge]

Nice to see you back here, Dazza.

Chris