Church of All Hallows, Allerton, Anglican church in Allerton, Liverpool, England
Church of All Hallows is an Anglican church in Allerton built from red sandstone with a slate roof, featuring a four-bay nave with side aisles, transepts, and a prominent western tower. The building is laid out in a traditional cruciform plan typical of churches from this period.
Construction began in 1872 funded by John Bibby from the Bibby shipping line at a cost of £20,000, and the building was consecrated in 1876. It was erected during a period of suburban growth as Allerton became a residential area for the wealthy.
The church holds fourteen stained glass windows designed by Edward Burne-Jones and made by Morris & Co, with the east window showing the Adoration of the Lamb. These works are among the finest examples of late 19th-century decorative craft you can see today.
The building is open to visitors during service times, and you can explore the interior to see the stained glass windows and architectural details. It's worth checking ahead to confirm visiting hours, as they may vary depending on events or services.
During World War II the original stained glass windows were removed for safety, and the temporary plain glass panes installed as replacements were destroyed in an air raid. The windows were painstakingly restored after the war and returned to their places.
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