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Church of St John the Divine, Brooklands

Church of St John the Divine, Brooklands is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.

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Year-round

About

Church of St John the Divine, Brooklands is a cathedral in england north west, United Kingdom — the principal church of its diocese, dating from 1864. Cathedrals are seats of bishops in the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church, and other Christian denominations across Britain.

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The Church of St John the Divine is a Church of England parish church in Brooklands, Sale, Greater Manchester. The church is a grade II* listed building.

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Background

History

The church was built from 1864 to 1868. It was the first Anglican church designed by Alfred Waterhouse, who had previously only worked on secular buildings. It is in the Gothic Revival style and is made of coursed sandstone rubble with a red tiled roof. In 1897, a stained glass window designed by Morris & Co. was added to the south nave. In 1907, an Arts and Crafts wrought-iron chancel screen designed by Henry Wilson was added. On 3 October 1974, the church was designated a grade II* listed building.

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Coordinates
53.4092, -2.3187
Address
Brooklands Road, Brooklands, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 3PB
Established
1864

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Church of St John the Divine, Brooklands?
Church of St John the Divine, Brooklands is in North West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.4092°, -2.3187°.
When was Church of St John the Divine, Brooklands built?
Church of St John the Divine, Brooklands dates to 1864.
What denomination is Church of St John the Divine, Brooklands?
Church of St John the Divine, Brooklands is affiliated with Christianity.