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14. Leicester (8) All Saints Church and the Great Central Railway Station
The much changed and restored All Saints medieval Church in High Cross Street is not needed for regular services but it is looked after by the Churches Conservation Trust. It remains a consecrated building, and therefore can be used for worship and is an important part of Leicester's history with its origins dating from the thirteenth century and the north and south aisles added later.
The west doorway, much eroded and much restored but one of the few clearly visible features of the original Norman church.
The relatively modern brick chancel? and the stocky' tower of All Saints Church seen from the quiet and peaceful graveyard.
Just up from All Saints is Great Central Street where the dilapidated remains of the former Leicester Central Railway Station reside.
This was originally the main Leicester station for the Great Central Railway prior to 1923. Neither of these buildings is exactly on Leicester's tourist trail, but they are architectural reminders of aspects of the history of the city. * Midlands pages updated Jan 16th 2008 * EMAIL Phil Brown * City of Leicester - Images-photographs-pictures-webshots-photos - of 'attractions' ideas for the tourist-visitor © Dr W P Brown * |
