St Bride's Church, Liverpool facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Bride's Church, Liverpool |
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St Bride's Church, Percy Street, Liverpool
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 St Bride's Church, Liverpool
Location in Merseyside
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| 53°23′49″N 2°58′08″W / 53.397°N 2.969°W | |
| Location | Percy Street, Canning, Liverpool |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Progressive / Inclusive Church |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Dedication | St Bride |
| Consecrated | 29 December 1830 |
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| Functional status | Parish church |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed building |
| Designated | 28 June 1952 |
| Architect(s) | Samuel Rowland |
| Style | Neoclassical |
| Years built | 1829–1831 |
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| Parish | St. Luke in the City Team |
| Deanery | Deanery of Toxteth & Wavertree |
| Archdeaconry | Archdeaconry of Liverpool |
| Diocese | Diocese of Liverpool |
St Bride's Church is a special church in Liverpool, England. It is located in an area called Canning. This church is part of the Church of England.
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History and Design of St Bride's
Building the Church
A person named Samuel Rowland designed St Bride's Church. The building work started on August 29, 1829. The church was officially opened on December 29, 1830. It was built for Reverend James Haldane Stewart.
Architectural Style and Features
St Bride's Church is a Grade II* listed building. This means it is a very important historic place. Many people think it is the best example of Neoclassical style in Liverpool. Neoclassical means it looks like ancient Greek or Roman buildings.
The church looks a bit like an ancient temple. It has a large entrance with six tall columns on the west side. These columns are called Ionic columns. The east window has beautiful stained glass. It was put in around 1905 and has a Renaissance style.
Inside the church, there is a special monument. It remembers Reverend Stewart, who passed away in 1854. There is also another monument for Mr. W.M. Foster, his wife, and their servant. They all sadly drowned in a shipwreck in 1831. The ship was called the Rothsay Castle.
St Bride's Church Today
Community and Arts Hub
Today, St Bride's Church still holds regular church services. But it is also a busy place for many other activities. It has hosted events for the Liverpool Biennial art festival. This festival showcases different kinds of art.
Support for Charities and Music
The church also helps several important charities in Liverpool. These include Refugee Women Connect, Micah, and the British Red Cross. They often use the church as a place for people to drop in and get help. St Bride's is also a popular place for music concerts. It even has a professional recording studio inside.
See also
- Architecture of Liverpool
