St Mary's RC Church, Sunderland, England in DANGER with DJ Frank Dougan 08/ 05/ 2024

The vibrations from the Metro and Rail systems approximately every 6 minuets 24/7 during peak periods through the tunnel under St. Mary's is causing serious damage to the priceless leaded works of art glass windows the floor, roof and walls. This church is the heritage of Christian Sunderland and the North East of England and conservation work must be undertaken imminently and paid for by the Metro and Rail owners.
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St Mary's Church
Church entrance
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54.9082°N 1.3827°W
OS grid reference NZ3967857227
Location Sunderland
Country United Kingdom
Denomination Roman Catholic
Website Parish website
History
Status Active
Dedication Blessed Virgin Mary
Architecture
Functional status Parish church
Heritage designation Grade II listed
Designated 8 May 1950[1]
Architect(s) Ignatius Bonomi
Style Gothic Revival
Groundbreaking 1830
Completed 15 September 1835
Administration
Province Liverpool
Diocese Hexham and Newcastle
Deanery St Bede, Sunderland[2]
St Mary's Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in the city centre of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, situated on the corner of Bridge Street and St Mary's Way. It is a Grade II listed building, designed by Ignatius Bonomi. Built from 1830 to 1835, and is the earliest Gothic revival church surviving in Sunderland.[1]
History
Construction
In 1830, Ignatius Bonomi submitted designs for the church to have a capacity of 1200 people. On 15 September 1835, the church was opened by the Apostolic Vicar of the Northern District, John Briggs.[3]
By 1851, the population of Sunderland had grown and it was estimated that there were at least 4000 Catholics living in the city. In 1852, two side chapels were added to the church to accommodate the growing congregation. Bonomi had allowed for such an expansion in his initial designs.[3]
In 1937, an organ was added to the church. It was acquired from the Rex Theatre in South Shields and refurbished in 1992.[3]
World War II
In March and May 1943, the church was damaged by air raids. The main roof was damaged and had to be rebuilt. Also, the majority of the church's stained glass was destroyed. In 1946 and 1947, the stained glass was replaced. The new glass cost £1000 and was bought from a firm one called Jansen & Co. from the Netherlands. Jansens & Co. also redecorated the altars and the stations of the cross. On 24 September 1947, after the repairs were complete and the church was consecrated by the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle, Joseph McCormack.[3]

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