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Church of Our Lady and St Alphege, Bath
Heritage Open Day: The church was built in 1929 and designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, one of Britain's greatest 20th-century architects, inspired by basilicas in Rome. Scott regarded it as his 'little gem'. It is grade 2* listed. Admirers of Sir Giles Gilbert Scott's work, such as Liverpool Cathedral, Battersea Power Station, the red telephone-box, will see his characteristic combination of traditional design in this early Christian basilica church; from the modern techniques, such as the unique ruboleum floor with Cosmatesque 12-13th-century patterns, and an arts-and-crafts attention to detail seen in the ironwork and wood and details, are a sight to behold. The church has been restored in preparation for its centenary in 2029.
Fri 12 Sep to Saturday 20 September
Oldfield Lane, Bath, Somerset BA2 3AD
Fri 12 Sep:1430; Thu 18 Sep:1430; Sat 20 Sep:1430; Free Entry.
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