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- Waterloo, Merseyside (Christ Church)
Christ Church was built in 1891-99 to replace a much humbler building and keep up with the increasing prosperity of this rapidly growing suburb of Liverpool. Its majestic tower of pink sandstone became a landmark for sailors, and still dominates the neighbourhood.
The church was disused for many years, and World War II bombing and later vandalism wreaked some damage, but the architecture is hauntingly romantic. It is a huge and impressive building with dazzling stained glass and a strong sense of Victorian confidence and civic pride.
Most of the fittings and furnishings have now gone but the interior remains striking. Soaring timber vaults form the roofs and graceful arches lead your eye to the great east window. Here, in vibrantly colourful stained glass, are depicted Christ with angels, saints and Old Testament figures. The west window is similarly gorgeous, and depicts the twelve Apostles. The glass is by Shrigley and Hunt, among the leading manufacturers of their period. Happily, local volunteers now run Christ Church as a community events venue.
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4 miles north of Liverpool city centre; junction of Alexandra, Victoria and Waterloo Roads, off Crosby Road South (A565).
Nearest railway station: Waterloo, Merseyside (0.25 miles)
SJ 321 976
01/05/12
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walkround guides we have for this church.
Cheshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside County Guide (PDF, 4.5mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Cheshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside. Printed copies of the county guides are also available at the church.
St Mary's Church, Thornton-le-Moors, Cheshire A church that stands on history Thornton Green Lane, Thornton-le-Moors, Chester, CH2 4HU
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St Mary's Church, Tarleton, Lancashire A picturesque Georgian chapel Tarleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6HJ
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Old Church, Becconsall, Lancashire A light-filled riverside church Becconsall Lane, Hesketh Bank, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6RR
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
All our Merseyside churches are in CCT’s North region.
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
If the access information for this church is listed as 'Keyholder nearby', this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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It is a privilege to say I am a volunteer committee member for this magnificent church and I get to see it often throughout the different seasons. I say that because in all the different conditions, sunshine, rain or snow the church always stands and looks tremendous and has a welcoming atmosphere no matter what the weather. It plays a huge part in the community hosting lots of events. You can visit the church at one of the many events that are held there. The church is open a couple of times each month to the public see the website for more details http://oldchristchurch.tripod.com or you can make an appointment to visit by calling the number above. If you haven't already visited what are you waiting for?
In September of 1962 I was christened there and as a chiuld growing up on the Seaforth/Waterloo border, played in the sand dunes and sea.
Very fond memories indeed. Twenty fives years later my nephew was Christened there shortly before it closed down.