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St Cuthbert with St Mary

A fine example of a Georgian church, complete with balcony as well as interesting stained glass windows depicting the life of St Cuthbert and a moving pulpit, the only one of its type in the country.

Carlisle, Cumbria

Opening times

The church is open every day except Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
April to October 9am to 5pm.
November to March 10am to 4pm.

Address

Blackfriars Street
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA3 8UF

Believed to have been dedicated by St Cuthbert, this is the fourth church on this site.

The city has seen siege, rebellion, Border Reivers, but the church has remained as a quiet sanctuary for the people of Carlisle. When Oliver Cromwell closed the Cathedral Church in 1645, the Mayor and Corporation made St Cuthberts the Civic Church, and so it remains.

Despite its city centre location, the church, open every day except Christmas Day and Boxing Day, is quiet and a great place to come for some peaceful time.

Look around the internal monuments and read about the exploits of Captain Mounsey of the Royal Navy or the memorials to the Dixon or Thurnhams families, both prominent industrialists of the city. The moving pulpit is a special feature, made in 1904 by apprentices of Carlisle based business Cowan and Sheldon, crane makers of international repute.

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