Church of the Week
Fleetwood, Lancashire
Fleetwood St Nicholas is a unique maritime church that was built in 1962 and designed by renowned architect Laurence King. Its design is inspired by the upturned keel of a ship, reflecting Fleetwood’s maritime heritage and its dedication to St Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors. The altar sits in the north end of church, rather than the east, facing the Irish Sea, ready for launch. The exterior has lights on the Port and Starboard sides of the church and there are some very fine carved and pointed statues of The Virgin Mary and St Nicolas, by King himself, in additional to original benches, a pulpit, and altar rails. The church had been ear-marked for closure. But the brilliant community support hosted and ran from this Grade II Listed building, local fundraising efforts and a grant from the National Churches Trust have turned this around.
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