Historic churches · North West England
Church of Our Lady and St Nicholas, Liverpool
In or near Liverpool.
Church of Our Lady and St Nicholas, Liverpool — a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Liverpool James Street · 0.3 km
- Free entry
About
Church of Our Lady and St Nicholas, Liverpool is a other in wales-north, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
The Church of Our Lady and St Nicholas is located in Liverpool, North Wales. It is known for its distinctive maritime-themed architecture and serves as a prominent landmark in the city. The church is a Grade I listed building, reflecting its historical and architectural significance.
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Background
Architecture
The exterior of the church is notable for its distinctive lantern spire, which can be easily spotted from the river, despite being overshadowed by many taller buildings of the city's business district. The nave and the sanctuary house fixed woodwork carved with the vine as the dominant motif, referencing Christ: "I am the vine, you are the branches". In the southeast corner of the church is a stained glass window: Our Lady stands in glory as in Revelation and St Nicholas holds a ship. An inscription reads: "For the Healing of the Nations". A war memorial for the Cunard Steamship Company, placed in the church in 1989, is in the north east corner. The church organ is by Rushworth and Dreaper…
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- Coordinates
- 53.4070, -2.9948
- District
- Liverpool
- Parish
- Liverpool, unparished area
- Postcode
- L2 8SZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Liverpool Riverside
- Phone
- +44151 227 2008
- Nearest railway station
- Liverpool James Street — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.westernapproaches.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Church of Our Lady and St Nicholas, Liverpool (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of Our Lady and St Nicholas, Liverpool?
- Church of Our Lady and St Nicholas, Liverpool is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode L2 8SZ), in the parish of Liverpool, unparished area.
- What is Church of Our Lady and St Nicholas, Liverpool?
- Church of Our Lady and St Nicholas, Liverpool — a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of Our Lady and St Nicholas, Liverpool?
- The nearest railway station is Liverpool James Street, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode L2 8SZ.
- Is Church of Our Lady and St Nicholas, Liverpool free to visit?
- Yes, Church of Our Lady and St Nicholas, Liverpool is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of Our Lady and St Nicholas, Liverpool?
- The nearest railway station is Liverpool James Street, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode L2 8SZ.