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New church at Swindon, on the Great Western Railway, 1845. Creator: Unknown
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New church at Swindon, on the Great Western Railway, 1845. Creator: Unknown
New church at Swindon, on the Great Western Railway, 1845. St Marks Church in Swindon, Wiltshire, designed by George Gilbert Scott I and William Bonython Moffatt. The Church...has been built entirely of stone, under the superintendence of Messrs. Scott and Moffatt. It is in the decorative style of the fourteenth century, with aisles, clerestory, chancel tower, and spire. The entire structure is 140 feet high, and will accommodate eight hundred persons, all the sittings being entirely free. The estimated cost is between £ 5000 and £ 6000. On the south of the church, a spacious piece of ground has been purchased by the Great Western Company, and laid out as a park or pleasure-ground for the inhabitants. From " Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII
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This print captures the majestic beauty of St Marks Church in Swindon, Wiltshire. Designed by George Gilbert Scott I and William Bonython Moffatt, this neo-Gothic masterpiece was built entirely of stone under their expert supervision. Completed in 1845, the church stands proudly on the Great Western Railway, a testament to Victorian architecture. Standing at an impressive height of 140 feet, the church features exquisite details in the decorative style of the fourteenth century. With its aisles, clerestory, chancel tower, and spire, it is a true architectural gem. The interior can accommodate up to eight hundred people with all sittings being free for worshipers. The estimated cost of constructing this magnificent structure ranged between £5000 and £6000 during that time. Adjacent to the church lies a spacious piece of land purchased by the Great Western Company which has been transformed into a park or pleasure-ground for local residents. This engraving from "Illustrated London News" provides us with a glimpse into nineteenth-century Britain's dedication to Christianity and its rich architectural heritage. The unknown creator skillfully captured both the grandeur of St Marks Church and its serene surroundings. Today, St Marks Church continues to serve as not only a place of worship but also as an iconic landmark that reflects Swindon's history and cultural significance.
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