Historic churches · North West England
Anglican Diocese of Manchester
In or near Manchester.
The Diocese of Manchester is a Church of England diocese in the Province of York, England. Based in the city of Manchester, the diocese covers much of the county of Greater Manchester and small areas
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Manchester Oxford Road · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Diocese of Manchester is a Church of England diocese in the Province of York, England. Based in the city of Manchester, the diocese covers much of the county of Greater Manchester and small areas of the counties of Lancashire and Cheshire.
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The Diocese of Manchester is a Church of England diocese in the Province of York, England. Based in the city of Manchester, the diocese covers much of the county of Greater Manchester and small areas of the counties of Lancashire and Cheshire.
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Background
History
After passage of the Bishopric of Manchester Act 1847 (10 & 11 Vict. c. 108), the Diocese of Manchester was founded on 1 September 1847, having previously been part of the Diocese of Chester. The diocese was founded in accordance with the Third Report of the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, appointed to consider the state of the Established Church in England and Wales, printed in 1836. It recommended the formation of the Bishopric of Manchester, and the Ecclesiastical Commissioners Act 1836 (6 & 7 Will. 4. c. 77) was passed that year whereby the King, by Order-in-Council was empowered to carry into effect the recommendations of the commissioners. It provided that the sees of St Asaph and…
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- Coordinates
- 53.4800, -2.2400
- District
- Manchester
- Parish
- Manchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- M2 3JL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Manchester Central
- Phone
- +44 161 235 8888
- Nearest railway station
- Manchester Oxford Road — 0.7 km
- Official site
- manchesterartgallery.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Anglican Diocese of Manchester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Anglican Diocese of Manchester?
- Anglican Diocese of Manchester is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M2 3JL), in the parish of Manchester, unparished area.
- What is Anglican Diocese of Manchester?
- The Diocese of Manchester is a Church of England diocese in the Province of York, England. Based in the city of Manchester, the diocese covers much of the county of Greater Manchester and small areas
- How do I get to Anglican Diocese of Manchester?
- The nearest railway station is Manchester Oxford Road, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode M2 3JL.
- Is Anglican Diocese of Manchester free to visit?
- Yes, Anglican Diocese of Manchester is free to enter.
- How do I get to Anglican Diocese of Manchester?
- The nearest railway station is Manchester Oxford Road, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M2 3JL.