Church of St Vincent de Paul, Liverpool facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Vincent de Paul, Liverpool |
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Church of St Vincent de Paul, Liverpool, from the north
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| OS grid reference | SJ 350 894 |
| Location | St James Street, Liverpool |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | Saint Vincent de Paul |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* |
| Designated | 14 March 1975 |
| Architect(s) | E. W. Pugin |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1856 |
| Completed | 1857 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Stone, slate roofs |
The Church of St Vincent de Paul is a Roman Catholic church in Liverpool, England. It's a special kind of church called a parish church, which means it serves a local community. It's still used today for services. This church is also a very important historical building. It's listed as a Grade II* building on the National Heritage List for England. This means it's a particularly important building.
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A Look Back in Time
This church was designed by a famous architect named E. W. Pugin. It was built a long time ago, between 1856 and 1857. Later, in 1927, a beautiful marble front was added to the main altar inside the church.
What the Church Looks Like
Outside the Church
The church is made of stone and has slate roofs. It was built in a style similar to churches from the 13th century. The main part of the church is called the nave. It has six sections, with higher windows above (a clerestory). There are also side sections called aisles. The front of the church has two arched doorways. Above these is a large window with eight sections of glass.
On the very top of the front, there's a delicate wooden bellcote. This is a small structure that holds bells. Experts say it's the most striking part of the church's outside. The sides of the church have strong supports called buttresses. These help the walls stand tall.
Inside the Church
Inside, the church has arches supported by eight-sided pillars. These pillars have detailed carvings of leaves at the top. There are also arches connecting the main altar area (the chancel) to the side chapels.
The south aisle has special rooms for confessions. The main altar and the altars in the chapels are made of marble. Each altar has a reredos, which is a decorated screen behind it. The main reredos was designed by Pugin in 1867. It's made of richly carved alabaster and holds statues in small spaces called niches. Each chapel also has three statues under small decorative roofs called canopied niches.
A long marble rail stretches across the entire church. This is the altar rail. The large window at the east end of the church has beautiful stained glass from 1925.
Other Buildings Nearby
To the north of the church, there's a house called the presbytery. This is where the priests live. It was built around the same time as the church. It's made of brick and stone with a slate roof. It also has a Gothic Revival style, like the church. It has two floors, attics with gables, and tall chimneys. It also has a special window that sticks out, called an oriel window. This presbytery is also an important historical building, listed as Grade II.
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Merseyside
