Church of Our Lady of Reconciliation, Liverpool facts for kids
The Church of Our Lady of Reconciliation is a beautiful Roman Catholic church located in Liverpool, England. You can find it on Eldon Street in the Vauxhall area. This church is very special because it's listed as a Grade II building. This means it's an important historical building that needs to be protected.
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History of the Church
This church was built a long time ago, between 1859 and 1860. A famous architect named E. W. Pugin designed it. He was known for creating many impressive buildings during that time.
Exploring the Church's Design
The Church of Our Lady of Reconciliation is built from light brown stone. It has special red stone details and a dark grey roof made of slate. The church has a main hall called a nave and a special area for the altar called a chancel. These two parts are connected.
Windows and Light
Along the sides, there are narrow walkways called aisles. Above these aisles, there's a row of windows called a clerestory. These windows are shaped like six-leaf clovers, which are called sexfoil windows. They let in lots of light.
At the back of the church, where the altar is, the wall is curved like a half-circle. This curved part is called an apse. It also has tall, narrow windows known as lancet windows.
Entrance and Bell Tower
At the front of the church, there's a porch that was added later. Above the porch, you'll see a large, round window called a rose window. On top of the roof, there's a small tower called an octagonal bellcote. It has a short, pointed roof.
The main entrance is on the north side of the church. Above the door, there's a carved stone panel called a tympanum. It shows the special symbol, or coat of arms, of the local church area.
Inside the Church
When you go inside, you'll see rows of arches called arcades. These arches are held up by wide, round columns. E. W. Pugin designed this church to be very large but also affordable to build. It was made to hold many people, with space for about 1,800 worshippers!
See also
- Grade II listed buildings in Liverpool-L5
