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St Matthew High Elswick
Heritage Open Day: One of the finest Grade II* listed Victorian churches in the North East. Designed by R J Johnson, it is the crowning glory of the architect's work, containing his memorial reredos and some fine Kempe windows. An unusual square shaped church hidden amongst houses, the battlements and pinnacles of the tower are an important feature of the city skyline. Built between 1878 and 1905 the architects loyalty to the catholic renewal of the Church of England can be seen in the decorative pillars around the sanctuary and the wide aisle suitable for large processions.
Five windows by George Eamer Kempe include the large East window which features a genealogy of Christ. There are also windows featuring Northumbrian saints.
Fri 13 Sep:Church open 1030 - 1330, Said Mass 1130-1145; Sat 14 Sep:Church open 1000 - 1800, Sung Mass for Holy Cross Day 1100 - 1200 followed by soup and a roll until 1330; Sun 15 Sep:Low Mass 0900 - 1000, High Mass 1030 - 1145, Church Open from 1200 - 1700; Free Entry.
11 Summerhill Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE4 6EJ
Fri 13 Sep to Sun 15 September