Historic churches · North West England
St Mary's Church, West Derby, Liverpool
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St Mary's Church, West Derby, Liverpool — church in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Broad Green · 3.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Mary's Church in West Derby, Liverpool, the nearest railway station is Broad Green, located 3.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is L12 5EL, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Mary's Church, West Derby, Liverpool is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1856. Designed by George Gilbert Scott. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.4334°, -2.9086°.
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Heritage listing
St Mary's Church is in West Derby, a suburb of Liverpool, Merseyside, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of West Derby, the archdeaconry of Liverpool, and the diocese of Liverpool. Its benefice is united with that of St James, West Derby. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Mary's Church, also known as St Mary the Virgin with St James, is a historic church located in West Derby, Liverpool. Visitors can attend various services and events, and the church offers facilities for baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary's Church is in West Derby, a suburb of Liverpool, Merseyside, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of West Derby, the archdeaconry of Liverpool, and the diocese of Liverpool. Its benefice is united with that of St James, West Derby. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.
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Background
History
St Mary's replaced a chapel of ease to St Mary's, Walton, When it was demolished, evidence was found of Saxon material on the site. The land for the present church, which is located near the entrance to the main drive to Croxteth Hall, was given by the Earl of Sefton, who also donated £500 to the cost of the church. The Earl commissioned George Gilbert Scott to design it. The foundation stone was laid on 13 April 1853, and the church was completed in 1856. The large central tower was paid for by the banker John Pemberton Heywood.
Architecture
Inside the church the nave arcades are carried on circular piers. This was replaced in 1891 by another three-manual organ by the same manufacturers. This was rebuilt in 1973 by Rushworth and Dreaper, and further additions were made to it in 1988 and in 2000 by David Wells. A further full rebuilding and modernisation of the organ was completed in 2012 by Principal Pipe Organs before returning to the care of David Wells in 2017.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.4334, -2.9086
- District
- Liverpool
- Parish
- Liverpool, unparished area
- Postcode
- L12 5EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Liverpool West Derby
- Phone
- 0151 256 6600
- Established
- 1856
- Nearest railway station
- Broad Green — 3.2 km
- Official site
- www.achurchnearyou.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594452 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, West Derby, Liverpool (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary's Church Photo.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Church, West Derby, Liverpool?
- St Mary's Church, West Derby, Liverpool is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode L12 5EL), in the parish of Liverpool, unparished area.
- What is St Mary's Church, West Derby, Liverpool?
- St Mary's Church, West Derby, Liverpool — church in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, West Derby, Liverpool?
- The nearest railway station is Broad Green, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode L12 5EL.
- When was St Mary's Church, West Derby, Liverpool built?
- Built or established in 1856. Designed by George Gilbert Scott.
- Is St Mary's Church, West Derby, Liverpool a listed building?
- St Mary's Church, West Derby, Liverpool is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Mary's Church, West Derby, Liverpool free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary's Church, West Derby, Liverpool is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, West Derby, Liverpool?
- The nearest railway station is Broad Green, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode L12 5EL.