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Church of the Divine Unity, Ellison Place


The former Church of the Divine Unity is located on Ellison Place, Newcastle. The Unitarian church and attached meeting room (Durant Hall) was built 1938-1940. The meeting room was named after Unitarian minister, Rev. William Durant, who died in 1681 at a time when those with "non-conformist" beliefs were persecuted.[1] This church opened on Sunday, 21st January, 1940. The building was designed by Cackett, Burns Dick & Mackellar, in an Art Deco style. The church furniture, made of English oak, had a striking wave design. This was probably the last Art Deco building to be built in Newcastle. The church and meeting room are Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for Newcastle. Durant Hall, became renowned as a lecture hall and function room. The building was up for sale or redevelopment in the 2000's.
Ellison Place Churches and Cathedrals Church of St. Peter Art Deco Grade II Listed Historic Buildings and Monuments in Newcastle 1940
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014742:Church of the Divine Unity Oxford Street/Saville Row Newcastle upon Tyne Signey J. 1965
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CHURCH OF THE DIVINE UNITY AND DURANT HALL - Newcastle - List Entry
- "Unitarian church and attached meeting room. 1938-40. Designed by Cackett, Burns Dick & Mackellar. Concrete and steel with brown brick cladding and reconstituted ashlar stone dressings and flat concrete roofs. …
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History of Newcastle upon Tyne Unitarians
- The Unitarian community in Newcastle upon Tyne can be traced back to the 17th century. In response to The Act of Uniformity in 1662, some clergy, objecting to the imposition …
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The Newcastle Art Deco church which you may never have noticed
- Chronicle Live, 18 SEP 2019. "...A hidden gem for once rings true in the case of what is believed to be Newcastle’s only Art Deco church. The Unitarian Church of …
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List number: 1245126
List grade: 2
Tyne & Wear HER: 6245
Post code: NE1 8XG
Borough: Newcastle
Grid ref: NZ2524264662

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