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St Walburge's Church
Heritage Open Day: Discover Preston's Grade I listed church - with the highest parish church spire in the UK and a stunning hammer beam roof spanning the width of the building. The spire and its panoramic views over Preston will be open, weather permitting. The church was designed by Joseph Hansom – the man responsible for the Hansom cab - and is an architectural wonder. The hammerbeam roof spans a vast open space, and was sufficiently innovative that Hansom tested his design by first trialling it in the adjacent church hall.
Inside, the huge rose window glows with its original Victorian glass, which also decorates the windows round the church - made by three renowned stained-glass companies, Mayer, Hardman and Maycock.
Sat 7 Sep:1030-1230; Sun 8 Sep:1330-1530; Free Entry.
Weston Street, off Pedder Street, Preston, Lancashire PR2 2QE
Sat 7 September and Sun 8 September