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Christ Church, Toxteth Park

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Christ Church, Toxteth Park — grade II listed Anglican church in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK.

Christ Church, Toxteth Park, historic churches in North Wales

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
St Michaels · 1.0 km
  • Free entry

About

Christ Church, Toxteth Park is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1871. Designed by Culshaw and Sumners. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "grade II listed Anglican church in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.3848°, -2.9486°.

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Heritage listing

Christ Church, Toxteth Park, is in Linnet Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Wavertree and Toxteth, the archdeaconry of Liverpool, and the diocese of Liverpool. Its benefice is united with that of St Michael, Aigburth. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.

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From the Wikipedia article

Christ Church, Toxteth Park, is in Linnet Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Wavertree and Toxteth, the archdeaconry of Liverpool, and the diocese of Liverpool. Its benefice is united with that of St Michael, Aigburth. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.

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Background

History

Christ Church was built in 1867–71, designed by Culshaw and Sumners, and paid for by George Horsfall. The church cost about £20.000 to build (equivalent to £|r=-4}}}} in ), and was consecrated by the Rt Revd William Jacobson, bishop of Chester, on 27 April 1871.

Architecture

Inside the church the arcades are carried on slender quatrefoil piers that have capitals carved with foliage. The nave has a hammerbeam roof. The sanctuary floor and the reredos date from 1930, and were designed by Bernard Miller. The stained glass in the apse appears to be contemporary with the church, and was possibly designed by Hardman. In the south aisle are two windows dating from the early 20th century by Gustave Hiller; one of which has a depiction of the east end of Liverpool Cathedral. There are also two windows by Shrigley and Hunt. The original pipe organ had three manuals and was built by C. and J. Whiteley. This was superseded by an organ, also with three manuals, by Willis.

Description

The church now forms part of a united benefice with St Michael-in-the-Hamlet. Christ Church subscribes to the Inclusive Church statement of belief: The church meets for worship every Sunday at 10.30am, with Holy Communion twice a week. The church also meets informally through the week, and is involved in community activities, including operating a community pantry.

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Coordinates
53.3848, -2.9486
District
Liverpool
Parish
Liverpool, unparished area
Postcode
L17 3BG
Parliamentary constituency
Liverpool Wavertree
Established
1871
Nearest railway station
St Michaels1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Christ Church, Toxteth Park?
Christ Church, Toxteth Park is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode L17 3BG), in the parish of Liverpool, unparished area.
When was Christ Church, Toxteth Park built?
Built or established in 1871. Designed by Culshaw and Sumners.
Is Christ Church, Toxteth Park a listed building?
Christ Church, Toxteth Park is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Christ Church, Toxteth Park free to visit?
Yes, Christ Church, Toxteth Park is free to enter.
How do I get to Christ Church, Toxteth Park?
The nearest railway station is St Michaels, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode L17 3BG.