Church of St Mary, Gothic Revival church building in Ambleside, England
The stone and slate St Mary's Church features a prominent spire that stands out against the Lake District landscape, built with local materials and sandstone dressings.
George Gilbert Scott designed this church in the 1850s to accommodate the growing population after the railway arrived at Windermere in 1847.
The west wall displays a 26-foot mural depicting the annual rushbearing ceremony, painted by Gordon Ransom when the Royal College of Art relocated to Ambleside.
The church remains open daily and provides level access throughout the property, with parking facilities available on-site and along the street.
The tower contains eight bells cast by John Taylor & Co in 1901, forming the fourth heaviest ring of eight bells in the United Kingdom.
Location: Lakes
Inception: 1850
Architects: George Gilbert Scott
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Website: http://amblesidechurch.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 54.43080,-2.96655
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:33
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