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Grosvenor Street
(Catholic Church Saint Francis of Assisi)

Saint Francis of Assisi

born Giovanni Francesco di Bernardone
(1181/82 - 1226)
Italian friar and preacher. He founded among others the Franciscan Order. Saint Francis is one of the most venerated religious figures in history
(Wikipedia)
1875

Chester / Saint Francis of Assisi   Chester / Saint Francis of Assisi

Description

The building of the church started in 1862 to a design by Benjamin Bucknell. After a number of problems and complications, it was completed between 1874 and 1875 by James O'Byrne. In a niche in the front facade is a Stone statue of St. Francis.

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Locatie (N 53°11'15" - W 2°53'33") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gbnw149; Photograph: 25 June 2023
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