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St Mary's Church, Knowsley Village
Heritage Open Day: Opened in 1844, St Mary's church is a beacon of hope in Knowsley Village.
Designed by Edmund Sharpe, Edward Paley, and Austin and Paley.
This Victorian church in Gothic revival style has beautiful mosaics, and a fascinating history. This Grade 2 listed church was bit in 1843-44 to a design by Edward Sharpe for the 13th Earl of Derby at a cost of £20000.
1844 Consecrated on 6 June 1844 by Rt Revd John Bird Sumner, Bishop of Chester.
1860 Transepts designed by Edward Paley added
1871-72 Memorial Chapel to the 14th Earl of Derby added, designed by Paley and Austin, at a total cost of £3000. This included the cost of a monument with figure by Matthew Noble.
1892-93. New vestry, and new east window added, designed by Paley and Austin
1913. Organ installed in the Derby Chapel
1981-82. Church reordered, introducing a nave altar, meeting and service facilities
Designed by Edmund Sharpe, Edward Paley, and Austin and Paley.
This Victorian church in Gothic revival style has beautiful mosaics, and a fascinating history. This Grade 2 listed church was bit in 1843-44 to a design by Edward Sharpe for the 13th Earl of Derby at a cost of £20000.
1844 Consecrated on 6 June 1844 by Rt Revd John Bird Sumner, Bishop of Chester.
1860 Transepts designed by Edward Paley added
1871-72 Memorial Chapel to the 14th Earl of Derby added, designed by Paley and Austin, at a total cost of £3000. This included the cost of a monument with figure by Matthew Noble.
1892-93. New vestry, and new east window added, designed by Paley and Austin
1913. Organ installed in the Derby Chapel
1981-82. Church reordered, introducing a nave altar, meeting and service facilities
Saturday 20 September and Sunday 21 September
696 Knowsley Lane, Knowsley, Prescot, Merseyside L34 9EH
Sat 20 Sep:10am to 6pm; Sun 21 Sep:12 to 4pm; Free Entry.
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