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30. Sunderland (4) St Andrew's Church, Roker
The church was built in 1906-1907 by E. S. Prior. Pevsner calls it 'One of the architecturally most interesting building and successful churches of its date in England'. The architecture is Neo-Gothic in style and is built of grey, rough Marsden stone with a big tower (which is above the chancel) and a fine Lych Gate.
The windows are of essentially Gothic shapes but the tracery is of a style of its own, the short joining section tend to linear rather than classic medieval curves. It must be a satisfying pleasure in itself, to approach this great church, for a Sunday service on a bright sunny such as today! (Friday April 16th 2010).
Unfortunately the church wasn't open for viewing and I can't wait to return to see for myself. SUNDERLAND INDEX 27. Sunderland (1) River Wear Bridges, Monkwearmouth Station & Museum * 28. Sunderland (2) St Peter's Church, Monkwearmouth * 29. Sunderland (3) National Glass Centre, River Wear & Harbour Views * 30. Sunderland (4) St Andrew's Church, Roker * 32 Sunderland (5) The Winter Gardens
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