Church of St Thomas the Martyr, Gothic church building in Haymarket, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
The Church of St Thomas the Martyr features a prominent hollow spire and dark stone exterior near Newcastle's universities and city hall.
The current structure, designed by architect John Dobson, replaced a medieval chapel between 1827 and 1830, marking his first church project.
The church maintains its dedication to Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury who was martyred in 1170 for defending church privileges.
The building remains open six days per week with regular Sunday services at 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM, including a One World shop inside.
The church's exterior gained its dark coloration from industrial mining activities, leading locals to refer to it as the black church.
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Website: http://stthomas.church
GPS coordinates: 54.97830,-1.61250
Latest update: March 21, 2025 19:32
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