Our Lady Help of Christians and St Helen's Church, Westcliff-on-Sea
Our Lady Help of Christians and St Helen's Church, Westcliff-on-Sea, Gothic Revival parish church in Westcliff-on-Sea, England
The Roman Catholic church features pointed arches, stone carvings by Thomas Earp, and stained glass windows created by Hardman & Co after World War II.
Cardinal Manning, Archbishop of Westminster, opened the church in October 1869 following its construction at a cost of £1,700.
The church maintains strong connections with local educational institutions, including St Bernard's High School, St Thomas More High School, and St Helen's School.
The building provides full accessibility features for disabled visitors and includes a hearing aid loop system for enhanced audio during services.
Helen Tasker laid the foundation stone in 1868, marking the establishment of the first post-Reformation Catholic church in the Southend area.
Location: Southend-on-Sea
Inception: 1903
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Website: http://shwos.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.53812,0.69964
Latest update: March 19, 2025 18:21
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