St Silas' Church, Gothic Revival church in Blackburn, England
Description
St Silas' Church is a Gothic Revival church in Blackburn featuring external yellow sandstone walls, a slate roof, a central nave, and side aisles on both the north and south sides. A tower was added in 1914 and now forms a key part of the building's outline.
History
Construction of the church began in 1894 under the architectural firm Sharpe, Paley and Austin. The building developed over time, with the distinctive tower being added later in 1914.
Culture
The church displays stained glass windows created by Morris & Co between 1908 and 1911, which fill the interior with colored light and show biblical scenes like the Adoration of the Magi.
Practical
The building is a protected heritage site and can be visited during service times, which are held regularly throughout the week. Visitors should allow time to explore the architectural details and interior fully.
Did you know?
The interior holds a three-manual organ built by Harrison and Harrison in 1904, known for its craftsmanship. The tower is crowned with eight bells cast in 1888 by a renowned English bell-founding company.
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