Church of St Mark, Victorian Gothic church in Leicester, England.
Description
The Church of St Mark is a Victorian-era church with dark purple-grey slate walls and tall, narrow lancet windows that rise up the facade. A tower rises at the southeast corner of the structure.
History
This church was funded in 1870 by William Perry-Herrick, with architect Ewan Christian designing the structure. It was built during the period when Gothic Revival architecture was popular for religious buildings.
Culture
The interior features polished pink Shap granite columns and alabaster roundels with statues of saints, showing the Victorian taste for fine materials and religious imagery. These details reflect how 19th-century craftspeople invested in creating an ornate spiritual setting.
Practical
Visiting is easiest during regular opening hours, and the church can be reached via the main entrance from the street. Be aware that services or special events may occasionally limit access to certain areas.
Did you know?
The bells were cast by Taylor of Loughborough, while the clock mechanism came from Moore of Clerkenwell in London. This pairing shows how specialized craftspeople from different parts of England contributed to the finished work.
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