St Mary's Catholic Cathedral
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Overview
Designed in Gothic Revival style by architect A W Pugin, St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral first opened its doors in 1844, although its distinctive tower and steeple were not completed for another 28 years. Colourful tilework and stencilled decoration was added in 1894. William Wailes created much of the original Victorian stained glass, including the great East Window. However, other windows suffered severe damage from bombing during World War II, and are now gradually being replaced with new pieces. A window dedicated to Private Adam Wakenshaw VC was installed in 2004 – born locally, he died at the age of 28 saving his comrades at Mersa Matruh, Egypt, in 1942. Cardinal Basil Hume is commemorated with a bronze statue and memorial garden, beside the cathedral, opened in 2002 by the Queen.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, Mon–Fr 7.30–5, Sat 9–4, Sun 8.30–3
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
About the area
The metropolitan county of Tyne and Wear encompasses Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, South Shields and Sunderland, as well as part of Hadrian’s Wall. The county is cut through by the two rivers after which it is named.
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