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Liverpool Anglican Cathedral

Liverpool Cathedral is the Church of England Cathedral of the Diocese of Liverpool, built on St James's Mount in Liverpool and is the seat of the Bishop of Liverpool.

The cathedral is based on a design by Giles Gilbert Scott. The total external length of the building is 207 yards (189 m) making it the longest cathedral in the world, its internal length is 160 yards (150 m). In terms of overall volume, Liverpool Cathedral ranks as the fifth-largest cathedral in the world and contests with the incomplete Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in New York City for the title of largest Anglican church building. With a height of 331 feet (101 m) it is also one of the world's tallest non-spired church buildings and the third-tallest structure in the city of Liverpool. The cathedral is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.

The Roman Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral of Liverpool, is situated approximately half a mile to the north. The cathedrals are linked by Hope Street, which takes its name from William Hope, a local merchant whose house stood on the site now occupied by the Philharmonic Hall, and was named long before either cathedral
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  • Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - July 09, 2017

    Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - July 09, 2017

    Liverpool Anglican Cathedral viewed from Steam Tug Daniel Adamson on Sunday July 09, 2017.

  • Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - July 09, 2017

    Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - July 09, 2017

    Liverpool Anglican Cathedral viewed from Steam Tug Daniel Adamson on Sunday July 09, 2017.

  • Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - July 09, 2017

    Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - July 09, 2017

    Liverpool Anglican Cathedral viewed from Steam Tug Daniel Adamson on Sunday July 09, 2017.

  • Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - July 09, 2017

    Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - July 09, 2017

    Liverpool Anglican Cathedral viewed from Steam Tug Daniel Adamson on Sunday July 09, 2017.

  • Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - July 09, 2017

    Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - July 09, 2017

    Liverpool Anglican Cathedral viewed from Steam Tug Daniel Adamson on Sunday July 09, 2017.

  • Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 30, 2017

    Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 30, 2017

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  • Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 30, 2017

    Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 30, 2017

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  • Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 30, 2017

    Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 30, 2017

    The High Altar

  • Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 30, 2017

    Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 30, 2017

    View from the altar to the Dulverton Bridge.

  • Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 30, 2017

    Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 30, 2017

    The Bishop's Throne in the Choir

  • Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 30, 2017

    Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 30, 2017

    View towards the Dulverton Bridge and the west window designed by Carl Johannes Edwards. The pink neon sign by Tracey Emin reads "I felt you and I knew you loved me“ and was installed 2008 when Liverpool became European Capital of Culture.

  • Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 30, 2017

    Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 30, 2017

    View upwards towards the tower - the opening was used to raise the bells.

  • Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 30, 2017

    Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 30, 2017

    Chapter House stained glass window

  • Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 02, 2017

    Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 02, 2017

    The West Door.

  • Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 02, 2017

    Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 02, 2017

    Light fitting Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - these can be lowered to the floor for servicing.

  • Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 02, 2017

    Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 02, 2017

    The shop and Mezzanine Café Bar refectory viewed from the Dulverton Bridge.

  • Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 02, 2017

    Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 02, 2017

    The west window designed by Carl Johannes Edwards. The pink neon sign by Tracey Emin reads "I felt you and I knew you loved me“ and was installed 2008 when Liverpool became European Capital of Culture.

  • Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 02, 2017

    Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 02, 2017

    View towards the High Altar and East Window from the Dulverton Bridge.

  • Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 02, 2017

    Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 02, 2017

    View towards the High Altar and East Window from the Dulverton Bridge.

  • Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 02, 2017

    Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 02, 2017

    The Well area at the west end of the cathedral is often used for private functions. On the morning of March 02 it was being prepared for a function by Jaguar Land Rover hence the full size wire sculpture of a Land Rover Evoque convertible car was on display.

  • Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 02, 2017

    Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 02, 2017

    The well and west window

  • Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 02, 2017

    Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 02, 2017

    The west window designed by Carl Johannes Edwards. The pink neon sign by Tracey Emin reads "I felt you and I knew you loved me“ and was installed 2008 when Liverpool became European Capital of Culture.

  • Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 02, 2017

    Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - March 02, 2017

    View to the High Altar

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