| The
story of Liverpool Cathedral starts in the year
1904 with the laying of the Foundation Stone, by
King Edward VIII. The next mile stone happening
in 1910 with the completion of Lady Chapel, completed
on St Peter's Day on the 29th June, the Chapel was
dedicated by Bishop Chavasse and Cosmo Long, Archbishop
of York.
The High Alter, Chancel and Eastern
Transepts were completed in 1924. The consecration
was attended by King George V and Queen Mary and
despite the First World War development continued
at a reasonable pace.
During 1932 the vast tower was starting
to grow but it was 10 years before it was completed
in 1942.
1961 saw the completion of the Bridge
and the first bay of the Nave then finally in 1978
the Cathedral was completed. A thanksgiving service
marked this triumph which was attended by Her Majesty
Queen Elizabeth II.
Between the 70's, 80's and 90's the
area around the Cathedral has been regenerated and
compliments the Cathedral's setting and location.
The Cathedral has the largest organ (there are two
infact), the heaviest ring of bells (highest and
heaviest in the World) |
