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Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St. Godric

Heritage Open Day: Between the train and the bus stations, a landmark in the Durham City Conservation Area, St. Godric's Grade II listed church was designed by Edward Pugin. Opened in 1864 it has beautiful examples of Victorian stained glass and a fine high altar. An oasis of peace in the bustle of the city, the Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St. Godric, built in 1864, stands proudly at the top of Castle Chare bank. Lovingly restored after the fire of 1985, this Edward Pugin designed building in the Gothic Revival style was once known as the ”Penny Church” from the donations of the working class Catholic families and the navvies who built the nearby railway cutting and the viaduct. The tower was added in 1909 and the war memorial in 1923.
event dateFri 12 Sep, Sat 13 Sep, Fri 19 Sep, Sat 20 Sep
venue addressChurch of our Lady of Mercy and St. Godric, 2, Castle Chare, Durham, County Durham DH1 4RD
event timesFri 12 Sep:1100-1330 & 1530-1700; Sat 13 Sep:1100-1330 & 1530-1700; Fri 19 Sep:1100-1330 & 1530-1700; Sat 20 Sep:1100-1330 & 1530-1700; Free Entry.
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