Church of St Mary, Hulme facts for kids
The Church of St Mary is a really old and interesting building in Hulme, Manchester. It was built a long time ago, between 1853 and 1858. The church was designed by an architect named J. S. Crowther. It looks like a very old style of building called Gothic Revival, which means it was built to look like churches from the 1300s.
The Church of St Mary is considered a very important historical building. It was officially recognized as a Grade II* listed building in 1974. This means it's a special building that needs to be protected because of its history and unique design.
A Towering Landmark
The church has a very tall and impressive spire. A spire is the pointy top part of a church tower. This spire is about 241 feet (73 meters) high! That makes it one of the tallest churches in the whole United Kingdom. It's also one of the tallest structures you can see in Manchester. Its height makes it a famous landmark in the southern part of the city.
History and Changes
The Church of St Mary has seen a lot of changes in the area around it. It has stood strong through times when the neighborhood changed a lot, sometimes becoming run-down and then being rebuilt. It's like the church has watched the city grow and change around it over many years.
For a while, the church was used by a different group of people for their services. But more recently, the inside of the church has been changed. It has been turned into apartments where people now live. This means the building still has a purpose, even though it's no longer used as a church.
More to Explore
- Listed buildings in Manchester-M15
- List of works by J. S. Crowther
