St John the Baptist Cathedral, Norwich facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St John the Baptist Cathedral, Norwich |
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| Cathedral Church of St John the Baptist | |
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| OS grid reference | TG2233508547 |
| Location | Norwich, Norfolk |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | sjbcathedral.org.uk |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Consecrated | 1910 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Cathedral |
| Heritage designation | Grade I Listed |
| Designated | 26 February 1954 |
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| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Years built | 1882-1910 |
| Construction cost | Approximately £230,000 |
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| Number of towers | 1 |
| Tower height | 38m (125ft) |
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| Diocese | East Anglia (since 1976) |
| Province | Westminster |
The Cathedral Church of St John the Baptist is a large Roman Catholic church in Norwich, England. It's the main church for the bishop of East Anglia. This means it's the most important church in the diocese of East Anglia, which is a church area. It is part of the Province of Westminster.
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History of the Cathedral
Building the Church
This beautiful church is located on Unthank Road in Norwich. It was built between 1882 and 1910. The church was designed by George Gilbert Scott, Jr.. It was first built as a regular parish church. It was dedicated to John the Baptist. The church was built on the spot where the Norwich City Gaol (an old prison) used to be.
Who Paid for It?
The money for building the church came from Henry Fitzalan-Howard, 15th Duke of Norfolk. He paid for it as a way to say thank you. This was after his first marriage to Lady Flora Abney-Hastings.
Becoming a Cathedral
In 1976, the church became a cathedral. It was made the main church for the new Diocese of East Anglia. It also became the official home for the Bishop of East Anglia. In 2014, a special church service called a Pontifical High Mass was held here. This was the first time since 1558 that such a service took place in this cathedral.
Norwich's Two Cathedrals
Norwich is special because it has two cathedrals. The other one is the Church of England Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity. That cathedral was started in 1096. It was built in the Norman style.
Cathedral Resources
The Duckett Library
Just off the south side of the cathedral, you'll find the Duckett Library. It's named after Canon Richard Duckett. He was the church's leader from 1876 to 1910. The library opened on February 22, 2012.
To use the library, you need to become a member. All members of the cathedral's church community can join. The library has about 3,000 religious books. Volunteers help to run the library.
The Narthex Visitor Centre
The Narthex is also on the cathedral grounds. It opened in March 2010. This building is the cathedral's visitor centre. It has an Education and Interpretation Gallery. This gallery helps visitors learn about the cathedral.
The Narthex also has a shop where you can buy souvenirs. There's a refectory, which is like a cafe, with outdoor seating. It also has a hall for events and a licensed bar. Plus, there's a community garden for everyone to enjoy.
Parish Information
The cathedral's parish is its local church area. It also includes Holy Apostles Church. This church is in West Earlham, a part of Norwich.
See also
In Spanish: Catedral de San Juan Bautista (Norwich) para niños
