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The Hidden Gem

The Hidden Gem — Roman Catholic diocesan shrine and parish church in Manchester, UK.

The Hidden Gem

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The Hidden Gem is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1848. Designed by Matthew Ellison Hadfield. Built in the Byzantine architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Catholicism. Address: M2 6LN. Wikidata describes it as: "Roman Catholic diocesan shrine and parish church in Manchester, UK". Coordinates: 53.4802°, -2.2465°.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Hidden Gem, officially St Mary's Catholic Church, is a church on Mulberry Street, Manchester, England. The parish dates back to 1794, with devotion to St Mary, Our Lady of the Assumption, and the present church, rebuilt in 1848, is a Grade II* listed building which includes the Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Manchester.

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Coordinates
53.4802, -2.2465
District
Manchester
Parish
Manchester, unparished area
Postcode
M2 6LN
Parliamentary constituency
Manchester Central
Established
1848

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Hidden Gem?
The Hidden Gem is in West Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.4802°, -2.2465°.
When was The Hidden Gem built?
The Hidden Gem dates to 1848 — the Victorian period. It was designed by Matthew Ellison Hadfield.
Who designed The Hidden Gem?
The Hidden Gem was designed by Matthew Ellison Hadfield, in the Byzantine architecture style.
Is The Hidden Gem a listed building?
The Hidden Gem carries the heritage designation "Grade II* listed building" — a protective status under UK heritage law.