St Walburge's Church

St Walburge's RC Church is a church located in Preston, Lancashire, England.

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Church - Preston - Lancashire - England

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It is one of the tallest building in Lancashire with a steeple or spire (tower) of 309 feet. This makes the building one of the tallest churches in the United Kingdom.

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Work began on the construction of the church in May 1850 and was completed for an opening ceremony on August 3, 1854.

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May - 1850 - August 3 - 1854

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The church resembles a cathedral and holds a commanding position over Preston city. The tower contains a single bell of 30 Cwt (1.5 Tonnes) cast by Taylors of Loughborough and is thought to be the heaviest swinging bell in Lancashire.

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Cathedral - Preston - Bell - Taylors of Loughborough

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