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Christ Church

A hauntingly romantic landmark for sailors.

Waterloo, Merseyside

Opening times

Visits possible by appointment, please call 0151 924 5738 in advance.

Address

Waterloo Road
Waterloo
Merseyside
L22 1RF

Christ Church was built in 1891-99 to replace a much humbler building and keep up with the increasing prosperity of this rapidly growing suburb of Liverpool. Its majestic tower of pink sandstone became a landmark for sailors, and still dominates the neighbourhood.

The church was disused for many years, and World War II bombing and later vandalism wreaked some damage, but the architecture is hauntingly romantic. It is a huge and impressive building with dazzling stained glass and a strong sense of Victorian confidence and civic pride.

Most of the fittings and furnishings have now gone but the interior remains striking. Soaring timber vaults form the roofs and graceful arches lead your eye to the great east window. Here, in vibrantly colourful stained glass, are depicted Christ with angels, saints and Old Testament figures.

The west window is similarly gorgeous, and depicts the twelve Apostles. The glass is by Shrigley and Hunt, among the leading manufacturers of their period. Happily, local volunteers now run Christ Church as a community events venue.

This church is cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust

  • Captivating architecture

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Social heritage stories

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Café within 500m

  • Dog friendly

  • Level access to the main areas

  • On street parking at church

  • Parking within 250m

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Churches Conservation Trust

  • WREN Heritage Fund Grant, £75,000, 2015

  • WREN (Waste Recycling Environmental)  Funds were awarded for urgent repair projects, based on our recommendation, to help keep churches open.

Contact information

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