St Thomas' Church, Kendal, Gothic Revival church in Stricklandgate, Kendal, England
Description
St Thomas' Church is a Gothic Revival church in Kendal featuring a four-stage west tower with triple lancet windows, stepped buttresses, and a castellated parapet crowned with corner pinnacles. The structure was completed in 1837 and remains a significant architectural landmark in the town.
History
Local architect George Webster designed the church between 1835 and 1837, with its consecration taking place in July 1837. The building emerged as part of Kendal's expansion during the early Victorian period when the town was growing and modernizing.
Culture
Inside, the stained glass windows created by Shrigley and Hunt display modern artistic designs that stand out within the traditional religious space, bringing contemporary art into a classic setting.
Practical
The church holds regular worship services on Sunday mornings and offers midday services during the week with community activities. It sits on Stricklandgate, a main street in Kendal, making it easy to find and accessible from the town center.
Did you know?
The tower features a clock that was relocated from Kendal's town hall and has marked the hours for the community across generations. This timepiece creates an unexpected connection between the civic and religious life of the town.
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