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Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Blackpool

Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Blackpool — church in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK.

Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Blackpool

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Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Blackpool is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1957. Designed by F. X. Velarde. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.8229°, -3.0165°.

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The Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Blackpool, stands in Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, England (grid reference SD332368). It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and now owned by Historic Chapels Trust. Locally it is simply known as 'The Shrine' or the 'Bishop's folly'. The 'White Church' is another Church building in Ansdell.

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Coordinates
53.8229, -3.0165
District
Blackpool
Parish
Blackpool, unparished area
Postcode
FY3 8QG
Parliamentary constituency
Blackpool South
Established
1957
Official site
www.hct.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Blackpool?
Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Blackpool is in North West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.8229°, -3.0165°.
When was Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Blackpool built?
Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Blackpool dates to 1957 — the Modern period. It was designed by F. X. Velarde.
Who designed Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Blackpool?
Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Blackpool was designed by F. X. Velarde.
Is Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Blackpool a listed building?
Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Blackpool carries the heritage designation "Grade II* listed building" — a protective status under UK heritage law.