Interior, Christ Church, St Leonards (C) Julian P Guffogg

TQ8009 : Interior, Christ Church, St Leonards

near to St Leonards, East Sussex, Great Britain

Interior, Christ Church, St Leonards

An orchestra was rehearsing at the time.

Christchurch, St Leonards

Grade II* listed.
Gothic Revival church by Sir Arthur Blomfield, one of his finest.
Originally built for the poor of the area who could not afford the pew rents at nearby churches. Paid for by Louisa Boughton, Lady St John, whose son became the first vicar.
The present building was in fact a second church built adjacent to the original one, and was dedicated in 1875, and consecrated in 1884. The tower and spire, (height 189 feet) were not complete until 1895. The church was extended with an organ chamber in 1920.
There are north and south aisles of 6 bays, and some fine stained glass windows.The interior is grand and richly decorated.

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2012

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Grid Square: TQ8009, 293 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Julian P Guffogg (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Supplemental image
Date Taken: Saturday, 17 November, 2012 (more nearby)
Submitted: Saturday, 17 November, 2012
Geographical Context: Religious sites
Church (from Tags): Christchurch
Place (from Tags): St Leonards on sea
Subject Location: OSGB36: TQ 8025 0915 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:51.2266N 0:33.5678E
Photographer Location: OSGB36: TQ 8023 0914
View Direction: East-northeast (about 67 degrees)