035165:St. Mary's R.C. Cathedral Clayton Street Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1977

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St Mary's Cathedral


Newcastle City Centre

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    Type : Photograph Medium : Print-black-and-white Description : A view of St. Mary's R.C. Cathedral Clayton Street Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1977. The photograph shows the predella (ledge or shelf of an altar) and the reredos (structure behind and above the altar) which were formerly the high altar. The front of the altar and the reredos which are both made of Caen stone are decorated with religious scenes. In the background the Great East window illustrates the 'Tree of Jesse'.Designed by Pugin and opened in 1844. Tower and spire added in 1872.Cathedrals Collection : Local Studies Printed Copy : If you would like a printed copy of this image please contact Newcastle Libraries http://www.newcastle.gov.uk/tlt" >www.newcastle.gov.uk/tlt quoting Accession Number : 035165

  • Owner

    Newcastle Libraries

  • Source

    Newcastle libraries (Flickr)

  • License

    What does this mean? Public Domain Mark

  • Further information

    Link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/39821974@N06/4080290873/
    Resource type: Image
    Last modified: 7 years, 11 months ago
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    Picture Taken: Unknown

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