Building the Modern Church

Illustrations

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1.1 St Gregory, South Ruislip, London, by Gerard Goalen, 1965–67. View of nave looking towards sanctuary: sanctuary stained glass by Patrick Reyntiens, © Patrick Reyntiens, all rights reserved, DACS, London, 2013; clerestory stained glass by Charles Norris, added c.1987. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

1.2 St Gregory, South Ruislip, London, by Gerard Goalen, 1965–67. View from street: lintel sculpture by Steven Sykes. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

1.3 St Gregory, South Ruislip, London, by Gerard Goalen, 1965–67. View into baptistery: statue of St Gregory by Willi Soukop; font lettering by Ralph Beyer; stained glass by Patrick Reyntiens, © Patrick Reyntiens, all rights reserved, DACS, London, 2013. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

2.1 Trinity Congregational church, Lansbury Estate, London, by Cecil Handisyde and D. Rogers Stark, 1949–51. Photo: John Pantlin. Source: Architectural Press Archive / RIBA Library Photographs Collection

2.2 Sts Mary and Joseph, Poplar, London, by Adrian Gilbert Scott, 1951–54. Photo: Stewart Bale Ltd, 1956. Source: parish archive

2.3 Westminster Cathedral, London, by J. F. Bentley, 1895–1903. Nave photographed in 1953 before addition of marble cladding. Photo: Reginald Hugo de Burgh Galwey. Source: Architectural Press Archive / RIBA Library Photographs Collection

2.4 St Patrick, Leicester, by Reynolds & Scott, 1957–59. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2009

2.5 St Joseph, Wembley, London, by Reynolds & Scott, 1956–58. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

2.6 St Bernard, Burnage, Manchester, by Reynolds & Scott, 1957–59. Photo: Entwistle, Thorpe & Co. Ltd, c.1959.

2.7 Ratcliffe College Chapel, Leicester, by Ernest Bower Norris, 1957–59. Sculpture and dalle de verre windows by Jonah Jones. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2009

2.8 St John Fisher, West Heath, Birmingham, by Sandy & Norris, 1963–64. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2009

2.9 St Raphael, Stalybridge, by Massey & Massey, 1960–63. Dalle de verre by Pierre Fourmaintraux of Whitefriars Studios; Stations of the Cross in ceramic by Alan Boyson and Neal French. By permission of Alan Boyson and Neal French. Photo: Richard Brook, c.2000

2.10 Our Lady of the Rosary, Marylebone, London, by H. S. Goodhart-Rendel and D. A. Reid of F. G. Broadbent & Partners, 1958–64. Main entrance facade. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2009

2.11 Our Lady of the Rosary, Marylebone, London, by H. S. Goodhart-Rendel and D. A. Reid of F. G. Broadbent & Partners, 1958–64. Interior. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2009

2.12 Holy Cross, Birkenhead, by F. X. Velarde, 1959. Photo: Stewart Bale Ltd., c.1959. Source: Shrewsbury Diocesan Archives, Birkenhead

2.13 St Alexander, Bootle, Liverpool, by F. X. Velarde, 1957. Photographer unknown, c.1960. Source: Bryan Little, Catholic Churches Since 1623 (London: Robert Hale, 1966), pl. 37

2.14 St Luke, Pinner, London, by F. X. Velarde, 1958. Main facade with relief sculpture of the Virgin and St Luke by David John. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

2.15 Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St Simon Stock, Kensington, London, by Giles Gilbert Scott, 1960. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2009

2.16 Christ the King, Plymouth, by Giles Gilbert Scott, 1960–62. Photo: Steve Cadman, 2011

2.17 Our Lady of Lourdes, Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, by Reynolds & Scott, 1957. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2009

2.18 Our Lady and St Joseph, Hanwell, London, by Reynolds & Scott, 1962–67. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

2.19 Our Lady and St Joseph, Hanwell, London, by Reynolds & Scott, 1962–67. View towards choir gallery. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

3.1 St Paul, Glenrothes, by Gillespie, Kidd & Coia, 1956–58. Photo: William Toomey. Source: Architectural Press Archive / RIBA Library Photographs Collection

3.2 St Patrick, Kilsyth, by Gillespie, Kidd & Coia, 1964. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

3.3 Hopwood Hall Chapel, De La Salle Training College, Middleton, Manchester, by Frederick Gibberd and Reynolds & Scott, 1961–65. Photo: John Mills, c.1965. Source: RIBA Library Photographs Collection

3.4 Frederick Gibberd, competition-winning plan for Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, 1960. Source: RIBA Library Photographs Collection. Courtesy of the Gibberd Garden Trust and Frederick Gibberd Partnership

3.5 Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool, by Frederick Gibberd, 1960–67. Bell tower sculpture by William Mitchell. Photo: Elsam, Mann & Cooper. Source: Architectural Press Archive / RIBA Library Photographs Collection

3.6 Our Lady of Victories, Kensington, London, by Adrian Gilbert Scott, 1952–59. Perspective of first design, drawn by J. D. M. Harvey, 1954. Source: parish archive. Courtesy of the parish of Our Lady of Victories, Kensington

3.7 Our Lady of Victories, Kensington, by Adrian Gilbert Scott, 1952–59. The sculpture of the Risen Christ by Michael Clark replaced a crucifix in the 1980s. By permission of Joseph Lindsey-Clark. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2009

3.8 Our Lady of the Visitation, Greenford, London, by David Stokes & Partners, 1956–60. Photo: Colin Westwood, c.1960. Source: RIBA Library Photographs Collection

3.9 Our Lady Help of Christians, Tile Cross, Birmingham, by Richard Gilbert Scott, 1965–67. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2009

4.1 St Columba, Bolton, by Greenhalgh & Williams, 1956. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2008

4.2 St Columba, Bolton, by Greenhalgh & Williams, 1956. Interior view towards sanctuary; furnishings reordered since construction. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2008

4.3 Our Lady of Lourdes, Farnworth, Bolton, by Greenhalgh & Williams, 1957. Photo: Ambrose Gillick, 2012

4.4 Our Lady of Lourdes, Farnworth, Bolton, by Greenhalgh & Williams, 1957. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2008

4.5 St Patrick, Walsall, by Harrison & Cox, 1964. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2009

4.6 St Patrick, Walsall, by Harrison & Cox, 1964. View from sanctuary towards main entrance. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2009

4.7 St Thomas of Canterbury, Rainham, Kent, by E. G. Dodds and K. C. White, 1959. Exterior with ceramic panel of St Thomas of Canterbury by Adam Kossowski. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

4.8 St Charles Borromeo, Kelvinside, Glasgow, by Gillespie, Kidd & Coia, 1956–60. Photographer unknown, c.1960. Source: Glasgow School of Art

4.9 Our Lady of the Visitation, Greenford, London, by David Stokes & Partners, 1956–60. View towards entrance before completion. Photo: Colin Westwood, c.1960. Source: RIBA Library Photographs Collection

4.10 St Agnes, Huyton, Liverpool, by Lionel A. G. Prichard & Son, 1959–65. Interior view towards choir gallery. Photo: Ambrose Gillick, 2011

4.11 St Agnes, Huyton, Liverpool, by Lionel A. G. Prichard & Son, 1959–65. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2008

4.12 St Mary, Denton, Manchester, by Walter Stirrup & Son, 1961–63. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2008

4.13 Holy Family, Southampton, by Liam McCormick, 1966. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

4.14 St Bride, East Kilbride, by Gillespie, Kidd & Coia, 1957–64. Interior viewed from side gallery, c.1964. Photo: Sam Lambert. Source: Architectural Press Archive / RIBA Library Photographs Collection

4.15 St Patrick, Rochdale, by Desmond Williams, 1964–69. Perspective drawing of early design, c.1964: the design was subsequently much reduced and simplified, and a circular drum added over the centre. Courtesy of Desmond Williams. Source: parish archive

4.16 St Patrick, Rochdale, by Desmond Williams, 1964–69. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2013

4.17 St Patrick, St Helens, by F. X. Velarde Partnership, 1962–65. Photo: Elsam, Mann & Cooper, c.1965. Source: RIBA Library Photographs Collection

4.18 St Patrick, St Helens, by F. X. Velarde Partnership, 1962–65. Baptistery. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2008

4.19 St Paul, Bow Common, by Robert Maguire and Keith Murray, 1958–60. Photo: Reginald Hugo de Burgh Galwey. Source: Architectural Press Archive / RIBA Library Photographs Collection

4.20 Our Lady of the Rosary, Donnington, by Richard O’Mahony & Partners, 1965–67. Photo: Elsam, Mann & Cooper, c.1967. Source: archive of OMF Derek Cox Architects, Liverpool

4.21 Sts Peter and Paul, Lichfield, by Gwilliam & Armstrong, 1967. Photo: Ambrose Gillick, 2012

4.22 St Peter, Dumbarton, by Garner, Preston & Strebel, 1971. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

4.23 St Michael & All Angels, Wombwell, Bradford, by Weightman & Bullen, 1967–68. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2009

4.24 Our Lady of Walsingham, Bootle, by Lanner Ltd, 1973. Interior view towards main entrance. Carved frieze of the Last Judgement by Eric Carr, c.1976. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2008

5.1 Église du Sacré-Coeur, Audincourt, by Maurice Novarina, 1951. View of baptistery with glass by Jean Bazaine. © ADAGP, Paris, and DACS, London, 2013. Photo: Denis Mathieu, 2013

5.2 St Aidan, East Acton, London, by Burles & Newton, 1959–61. View of nave: frieze of the Stations of the Cross by Arthur Fleischmann; painting of the Crucifixion by Graham Sutherland, c.1964. Courtesy of the Estate of Graham Sutherland. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2009

5.3 St Bernadette, Lancaster, by Tom Mellor, 1958. Reredos painting by John Piper. Courtesy of the Estate of John Piper. Photographer unknown, c.1958. Source: parish archive

5.4 Madonna and Child by Jacob Epstein at Convent of the Holy Child Jesus, Cavendish Square, London, 1951–53. Photo: Steve Cadman, 2011

5.5 St Charles Borromeo, Kelvinside, Glasgow, by Gillespie, Kidd & Coia, 1956–60. Stations of the Cross by Benno Schotz, RSA. Courtesy of the Trustees of the late Benno Schotz, RSA. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

5.6 St Paul, Glenrothes, by Gillespie, Kidd & Coia, 1956–58. Crucifixion by Benno Schotz, RSA. Courtesy of the Trustees of the late Benno Schotz, RSA. Photographer unknown, c.1958. Source: Glasgow School of Art

5.7 Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool, by Frederick Gibberd, 1960–67. Lady chapel: Madonna and Child by Robert Brumby; stained glass by Margaret Traherne. By permission of Robert Brumby and the Dean of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2012

5.8 Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool, by Frederick Gibberd, 1960–67. Blessed Sacrament chapel: painting, tabernacle and stained glass design by Ceri Richards, © Estate of Ceri Richards, all rights reserved, DACS, London, 2013; stained glass executed by Patrick Reyntiens, © Patrick Reyntiens, all rights reserved, DACS, London, 2013. By permission of the Dean of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King. Photo: Henk Snoek. Source: Architectural Press Archive / RIBA Library Photographs Collection

5.9 Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool, by Frederick Gibberd, 1960–67. Crucifix by Elisabeth Frink, © Estate of Elisabeth Frink, all rights reserved, DACS, London, 2013; stained glass behind by John Piper and Patrick Reyntiens, © Patrick Reyntiens, all rights reserved, DACS, London, 2013. By permission of the Dean of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2012

5.10 St Mary, Leyland, by Weightman & Bullen, 1960–64. Suspended crucifix in ceramic by Adam Kossowski. Sculpture of the Virgin and Child by Ian Stuart. Blessed Sacrament chapel tapestry of the Crucifixion by Jerzy Faczynski, made by the Edinburgh Tapestry Company; stained glass by Patrick Reyntiens, © Patrick Reyntiens, all rights reserved, DACS, London, 2013. Photo: Elsam, Mann & Cooper, c.1964. Source: parish archive

5.11 St Mary, Leyland, by Weightman & Bullen, 1960–64. Stations of the Cross by Arthur Dooley (Veronica’s veil); stained glass behind by Patrick Reyntiens, © Patrick Reyntiens, all rights reserved, DACS, London, 2013. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

5.12 St Bernadette, Lancaster, by Tom Mellor, 1958. Stations of the Cross by Peter Watts (Nailing of Christ to the Cross). By permission of Richard Watts. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2011

5.13 St Mary Magdalene, Cudworth, by John Rochford, 1960–61. Stations of the Cross by David John. By permission of David John. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2009

6.1 St Christophorus, Niehl, Cologne, by Rudolf Schwarz, 1958–60. Stained glass and painting of the Risen Christ by Georg Meistermann, © DACS, London, 2013. Photographer unknown. Source: © Rheinisches Bildarchiv Köln

6.2 St Paul, Bow Common, London, by Robert Maguire and Keith Murray, 1958–60. Photograph taken on completion c.1960 but before installation of the ciborium. Photo: Eric de Maré. Source: Architectural Press Archive / RIBA Library Photographs Collection

6.3 Our Lady and the First Martyrs, Bradford, by J. H. Langtry-Langton, 1935. The interior has been reordered twice, most recently in 1971 by Peter Langtry-Langton to restore aspects of its original arrangement. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2009

6.4 J. D. Crichton, ‘A Dream-Church’, Music and Liturgy (June 1943), 73. Plan drawn by ‘Mr Leighton Bishop’. Courtesy of the Trustees of the Society of St Gregory

6.5 Holy Redeemer, Pershore, by Hugh Bankart, 1957–59. Photographer unknown, c.1960. Source: parish archive

6.6 Our Lady of Fatima, Harlow, by Gerard Goalen, 1954–60. View showing original liturgical arrangements: stained glass by Charles Norris. Photo: John McCann, c.1960. Source: John McCann / RIBA Library Photographs Collection.

6.7 Chapel of the Priory of St Louis and St Mary, Missouri, by Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, c.1959–62. Photo: G. E. Kidder Smith, mid-1960s. Source: © Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Courtesy of MIT Libraries, Rotch Visual Collections

6.8 St Ambrose, Speke, Liverpool, by Weightman & Bullen, 1958–61. Photo: Ambrose Gillick, 2012

6.9 St Catherine, Lowton, by Weightman & Bullen, 1957–59. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2008

6.10 St Columba, Cupar, by Peter Whiston, 1964. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2012

6.11 Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool, by Frederick Gibberd, 1960–67. View from side gallery: entrance on the left; Blessed Sacrament chapel on the right; stained glass by John Piper and Patrick Reyntiens, © Patrick Reyntiens, all rights reserved, DACS, London, 2013. By permission of the Dean of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2012

6.12 Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool. Unexecuted competition design by Denys Lasdun, 1960. Source: RIBA Library Drawings and Archives Collections

6.13 Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool. Unexecuted competition design by Gerard Goalen, 1960. Courtesy of Martin Goalen

6.14 St Margaret of Scotland, Twickenham, London, by Williams & Winkley, 1964–69. View from sanctuary to font: stained glass behind by Patrick Reyntiens, © Patrick Reyntiens, all rights reserved, DACS 2013. Photo: © Richard Einzig, c.1969 / arcaidimages.com. Source: archive of Austin Winkley & Associates, London, www.austinwinkley.co.uk

6.15 St Margaret of Scotland, Twickenham, London, by Williams & Winkley, 1964–69. Exterior. Photo: © Richard Einzig, c.1969 / arcaidimages.com. Source: archive of Austin Winkley & Associates, London, www.austinwinkley.co.uk

6.16 St Margaret of Scotland, Twickenham, London, by Williams & Winkley, 1964–69. Sanctuary in use, c.1969: stained glass by Patrick Reyntiens, © Patrick Reyntiens, all rights reserved, DACS, London, 2013. Photo: Norbert Galea. Source: archive of Austin Winkley & Associates, London, www.austinwinkley.co.uk

6.17 Cathedral of Sts Peter and Paul, Clifton, Bristol, by Percy Thomas Partnership, 1965–73. Architects’ sketch of the liturgical entrance procession, 1965. Source: Clifton Diocesan Archives. Courtesy of Ronald Weeks and the Trustees of the Diocese of Clifton

6.18 Clifton Cathedral, Bristol, by Percy Thomas Partnership, 1965–73. Architects’ studies for the nave, 1966. Source: Clifton Diocesan Archives. Courtesy of Ronald Weeks and the Trustees of the Diocese of Clifton

6.19 Clifton Cathedral, Bristol, by Percy Thomas Partnership, 1965–73. Architects’ summary of design studies, ‘Relationships of Basic Elements’, 1966. Source: Clifton Diocesan Archives. Courtesy of Ronald Weeks and the Trustees of the Diocese of Clifton

6.20 Clifton Cathedral, Bristol, by Percy Thomas Partnership, 1965–73. View of consecration ceremony, 1973, showing Blessed Sacrament chapel with sanctuary and nave visible behind through openings. Photo: Brian Middlehurst, 1973

6.21 Clifton Cathedral, Bristol, by Percy Thomas Partnership, 1965–73. Stained glass by Henry Haig. Photo: Brian Middlehurst, c.1973

7.1 St Mary, Dunstable, by Desmond Williams, 1961–64. The altar position has not changed since completion, but it was originally furnished with the tabernacle and six candlesticks along its rear edge. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2013

7.2 St Catherine of Siena, Horsefair, Birmingham, by Harrison & Cox, 1961–65. Undated photograph of Mass shortly after completion of the church. Photographer unknown. Source: parish archive. Courtesy of the Birmingham Roman Catholic Diocesan Trustees

7.3 Sacred Heart, Gorton, Manchester, by Reynolds & Scott, 1958–62. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2013

7.4 St Stephen, Droylsdon, Manchester, by Greenhalgh & Williams, 1958–59. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2012

7.5 St Paul, Glenrothes, by Gillespie, Kidd & Coia, 1956–58. Photo: William Toomey, c.1958. Courtesy of Architectural Press Archive / RIBA Library Photographs Collection. Source: Glasgow School of Art

7.6 St Joseph, Faifley, Glasgow, by Gillespie, Kidd & Coia, 1960–63. View after early reordering, c.1965, when the tabernacle was moved to an altar behind the sanctuary. Photographer unknown. Source: Glasgow School of Art

7.7 St Peter’s College, Cardross, by Gillespie, Kidd & Coia, 1959–67. The ground-floor chapel was located at the end of the left-hand block, embraced by side chapels in towers. Photo: Thomson of Uddingston, c.1967. Source: Glasgow School of Art

7.8 Immaculate Heart of Mary, Hayes, London, by Burles, Newton & Partners, 1958–62. View towards choir gallery over entrance: Stations of the Cross by Arthur Fleischmann. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

7.9 Our Lady, Queen of the Apostles, Heston, London, by Burles, Newton & Partners, 1961–64. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

7.10 St Francis de Sales, Hampton Hill, London, by Burles, Newton & Partners, 1964–67. Nave windows by Jerzy Faczynski and J. O’Neill & Sons; chapel on the right with stained glass by Gilbert Sheedy. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

7.11 St William of York, Stanmore, London, by Hector O. Corfiato & Partners, 1960–61. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

7.12 St Teresa, Newtown, St Helens, by William & J. B. Ellis, 1964–65. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2008

7.13 Sacred Heart, Cumbernauld, by Gillespie, Kidd & Coia, 1961–64. Stations of the Cross in dalle de verre by Sadie McLellan. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2011

7.14 St Nicholas, Gipton, Leeds, by Weightman & Bullen, 1960. Altar and communion rails: the sanctuary has been partly reordered since completion. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2009

7.15 St Theresa of Lisieux, Borehamwood, London, by F. X. Velarde Partnership, 1961–62. Photo: Elsam, Mann & Cooper, c.1962. Source: archive of OMF Derek Cox Architects, Liverpool

7.16 Good Shepherd, Nottingham, by Gerard Goalen, 1961–64. Stained glass by Patrick Reyntiens, © Patrick Reyntiens, all rights reserved, DACS, London, 2013. Photo: Henk Snoek, c.1964. Source: RIBA Library Photographs Collection

7.17 St Bride, East Kilbride, by Gillespie, Kidd & Coia, 1957–64. View of rear of nave showing font. Photo: Sam Lambert, c.1964. Source: Architectural Press Archive / RIBA Library Photographs Collection

7.18 Our Lady of Good Counsel, Dennistoun, by Gillespie, Kidd & Coia, 1962–65. View from entrance towards font. Photo: Studio Brett, c.1965. Source: RIBA Library Photographs Collection

7.19 Our Lady Help of Christians, Tile Cross, Birmingham, by Sir Giles Scott, Son & Partner, 1962–67. Sketch proposals by Richard Gilbert Scott for a double altar, 1965. Source: Archives of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham. Courtesy of Richard Gilbert Scott

7.20 Our Lady Help of Christians, Tile Cross, Birmingham, by Sir Giles Scott, Son & Partner, 1962–67. Sketch proposals by Richard Gilbert Scott for sanctuary arrangement, 1965. Source: Archives of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham. Courtesy of Richard Gilbert Scott

7.21 Our Lady Help of Christians, Tile Cross, Birmingham, by Sir Giles Scott, Son & Partner, 1962–67. View from transept: stained glass by John Chrestien. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2009

7.22 Our Lady of Good Counsel, Dennistoun, Glasgow, by Gillespie, Kidd & Coia, 1962–65. Photo: Studio Brett, c.1965. Source: RIBA Library Photographs Collection

7.23 St Aidan, Coulsdon, London, by Burles, Newton & Partners, 1966. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

7.24 St Michael, Wolverhampton, by Desmond Williams, 1965–67. The liturgical furnishings, including font, are mostly original: reredos, tabernacle, candlesticks, altar and font inserts by Robert Brumby. By permission of Robert Brumby. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2009

7.25 St Elphege, Wallington, London, by Williams & Winkley, 1969–72. The font is visible beyond the altar, next to the main entrance door. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

7.26 St Thérèse, Port Talbot, by F. R. Bates, Son & Price, c.1969. The tabernacle was originally housed in a chapel to the left of the sanctuary. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2012

7.27 St Joseph, Hunslet, by J. H. Langtry-Langton & Partners, 1968–71. Diagram of plan by Peter Langtry-Langton, c.1971. By permission of Peter Langtry-Langton. Source: souvenir booklet accompanying church opening, 1971, Leeds Diocesan Archives

7.28 Our Lady and St Peter, Wimbledon, London, by Tomei, Mackley & Pound, 1970–73. The tabernacle was originally placed in the chapel to the right of the sanctuary. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

7.29 St Thomas More, Manor House, London, by Burles, Newton & Partners, c.1974. View of the chapel. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

8.1 St Aidan, Coulsdon, London, by Burles, Newton & Partners, 1966. Sculpture of the Virgin and Child by Xaver Ruckstuhl. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

8.2 St Clare, Blackley, Manchester, by Weightman & Bullen, 1956–58. Mosaic of St Clare by George Mayer Martin; Stations of the Cross by David John. By permission of David John. Photo: Ambrose Gillick, 2012

8.3 Holy Family, Pontefract, Leeds, by Derek Walker, 1964. Reredos of Christ in Majesty, candlesticks, altar sculpture and tabernacle by Robert Brumby. By permission of Robert Brumby. Photo: J. Roberts & Co., 1964. Source: Leeds Diocesan Archives

8.4 St Mary, Failsworth, Manchester, by Greenhalgh & Williams, 1961–64. Reredos mosaic of Our Lady of All Graces designed by B. Nolan. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2012

8.5 St Mary, Failsworth, Manchester, by Greenhalgh & Williams, 1961–64. External sculpture of the Immaculate Conception and Mysteries of the Rosary by E. & J. Blackwell. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2012

8.6 St Stephen, Droylsden, Manchester, by Greenhalgh & Williams, 1958–59. May devotions, 1960s. Photographer unknown. Source: parish archive. Courtesy of the Diocese of Salford

8.7 St Catherine of Siena, Birmingham, by Harrison & Cox, 1961–65. May devotions, 1960s. Photographer unknown. Source: parish archive. Courtesy of the Birmingham Roman Catholic Diocesan Trustees

8.8 St Bernadette, Lancaster, by Tom Mellor, 1958. Perspective by the architect dated 1955. Courtesy of David Mellor. Source: parish archive

8.9 Votive Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Blackpool, by F. X. Velarde, 1955–57. Integral sculpture by David John. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2011

8.10 Our Lady of Fatima, Harlow New Town, by Gerard Goalen, 1954–60. Stations of the Cross by Irene Foord-Kelcey. By permission of Christopher Foord-Kelcey. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

8.11 St Paul, Wood Green, London, by John Rochford, 1967–72. Stations of the Cross by Michael Clark. By permission of Joseph Lindsey-Clark. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

8.12 St Martin, Castlemilk, Glasgow, by Gillespie, Kidd & Coia, 1957–61. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

8.13 Clifton Cathedral, Bristol, by Percy Thomas Partnership, 1965–73. Stations of the Cross by William Mitchell. By permission of William Mitchell. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2013

8.14 Aylesford Priory, Kent, by Adrian Gilbert Scott, 1954–64. Central sculpture of the Virgin Mary by Michael Clark. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

8.15 Aylesford Priory, Kent, by Adrian Gilbert Scott, 1954–64. Chapel of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales: ceramics by Adam Kossowski; dalle de verre windows by Charles Norris. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

8.16 Aylesford Priory, Kent, by Adrian Gilbert Scott, 1954–64. Reliquary of St Simon Stock by Adam Kossowski; dalle de verre windows by Charles Norris. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

8.17 ‘Shrines of Our Lady’, from Catholic Herald (4 Dec. 1953), 7. Drawn by Tim Madden. Courtesy of the Catholic Herald, catholicherald.co.uk

8.18 Pilgrimage of Our Lady of the Taper, Cardigan. Undated photograph, appearing to show installation of new statue in 1956. Photographer unknown. Source: Menevia Diocesan Archives. Courtesy of the Diocese of Menevia and Canon Seamus Cunnane

8.19 Our Lady of the Taper, Cardigan, by Weightman & Bullen, 1970. View from courtyard: statue-shrine to the left; church in the centre; presbytery forming wall to the right. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

9.1 Basil Spence, design for St Martin and St Ninian, Whithorn, 1951. Photograph of model. Source: © Courtesy of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland, Spence, Glover and Ferguson Collection. Licensor, www.rcahms.gov.uk

9.2 St Martin and St Ninian, Whithorn, by H. S. Goodhart-Rendel, 1955–60. Photo: Ambrose Gillick, 2012

9.3 Tyburn Convent, London, by F. G. Broadbent & Partners, 1960–63. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

9.4 Plaque at Marble Arch, London, commemorating the site of the Tyburn gallows, laid in 1964. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

9.5 Sts Mary and Joseph, Poplar, London, by Adrian Gilbert Scott, 1951–54. Statue of St Patrick; one of the Stations of the Cross by Peter Watts is also visible. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

9.6 St Patrick, Coventry, by Desmond Williams, 1967–71. Stained glass depicting St Patrick in the vestibule, artist unknown. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2009

9.7 Sacred Heart, Camberwell, London, by D. Plaskett Marshall, 1959. Connemara marble cladding added to piers later. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

9.8 St Raphael, Yeading, London, by Justin Alleyn, 1961. Reredos of Connemara marble; Lady chapel and Sacred Heart chapel also showing use of marble; dalle de verre windows by Pierre Fourmaintraux of Whitefriars Studios. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

9.9 Sts Mary and Joseph, Poplar, London, by Adrian Gilbert Scott, 1951–55. Stained glass by William Wilson. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

9.10 St Joseph, Wolverhampton, by Jennings, Homer & Lynch, 1967. Connemara marble in the sanctuary on the wall behind the altar and for the altar and communion rails; stained glass of Sts Peter and Paul by Hardman & Co. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2009

9.11 St Joseph, Wolverhampton, by Jennings, Homer & Lynch, 1967. View to rear of church: stained glass of St Patrick by Hardman & Co. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2009

9.12 St Anthony Bobola Polish Church, London, 1961 onwards, alterations by Aleksander Klecki. Sculpture and stained glass by Aleksander Klecki. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2013

9.13 Church of St Anne, Fawley Court, Buckinghamshire, by Crabtree & Jarosz, 1973. Photographer unknown. Source: archive of George W. T. Jarosz, London

9.14 Notre Dame de France, London, by Hector O. Corfiato, 1955. Tapestry by Dom Robert, Tabard Workshop, Aubusson, 1955; chapel with fresco by Jean Cocteau of 1960 visible in the centre of the photograph; fresco © ADAGP, Paris, and DACS, London, 2013. By permission of the Rector and Trustees of Notre Dame de France. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

9.15 St Paul, Wood Green, London, by John Rochford, 1965–72. Vestibule passageway containing stained glass from former church of 1904. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

9.16 St Mary, Leyland. Procession at opening ceremony, 1964. Photo: Tony Hart. Source: parish archive

10.1 St Anthony of Padua, Preston, by Giles Gilbert Scott, 1958–59. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2013

10.2 St Theresa, Sheffield, by John Rochford, 1959–60. External sculpture by Philip Lindsey Clark. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2009

10.3 St Anthony, Wythenshawe, by Adrian Gilbert Scott, 1957–60. The Portway runs alongside the church; its junction with Rudpark Road is at the centre of the photograph. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2013

10.4 Our Lady of the Assumption, Langley, near Manchester, by W. & J. B. Ellis, 1956–61. Initial design proposal of 1956. Courtesy of Ellis Williams Architects. Source: parish archive

10.5 Our Lady of the Assumption, Langley, near Manchester, by W. & J. B. Ellis, 1956–61. In the final design the church’s orientation was rotated by 90°, and its tower moved to the road junction; also visible here are a convent on the left and the presbytery on the right. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2013

10.6 St Michael and All Angels, Woodchurch, Birkenhead, by F. X. Velarde Partnership, 1962–65. Photographer unknown, c.1965. Source: Architectural Press Archive / RIBA Library Photographs Collection

10.7 St Michael and All Angels, Woodchurch, Birkenhead, by F. X. Velarde Partnership, 1962–65. Sculpture of the Virgin and Child by Norman Dilworth. By permission of Norman Dilworth. Photographer unknown, c.1965. Source: Architectural Press Archive / RIBA Library Photographs Collection

10.8 Glenrothes New Town Outline Plan, by the Glenrothes New Town Development Corporation Architects’ Office under Peter Tinto, 1952, showing sites for churches. By permission of Fife Council Archive Centre, Glenrothes

10.9 St Bride, East Kilbride, by Gillespie, Kidd & Coia, 1957–64. Photo: G. Forrest Wilson, c.1964. Source: Glasgow School of Art

10.10 Anglican church of St Paul, Harlow New Town, by Humphrys & Hurst, 1957–59. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

10.11 Our Lady of Fatima, Harlow New Town, by Gerard Goalen, 1954–60. Photo: Ray Stebbings, c.1960. Source: reproduced by courtesy of Essex Record Office, Chelmsford

10.12 Our Lady of Fatima, Harlow New Town, by Gerard Goalen, 1954–60. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

10.13 St Catherine of Siena, Horsefair, Birmingham, by Harrison & Cox, 1961–65. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2009

10.14 Cathedral of St Mary, Edinburgh. Sketch proposal for rebuilding the cathedral by T. Harley Haddow & Partners, 1966. Perspective by Alexander Duncan Bell showing view from Leith Walk. Source: Scottish Catholic Archives, Edinburgh

10.15 St Gregory, Alresford, by Melhuish, Wright & Evans, 1968. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

10.16 St Gregory, Alresford, by Melhuish, Wright & Evans, 1968. Interior during Mass, as published in Architectural Review (1970). Photo: Peter Baistow, 1970. Source: Architectural Press Archive / RIBA Library Photographs Collection

10.17 St Bernadette, Bristol, by Kenneth Nealon, Tanner & Partners, 1966–68. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2013

10.18 Our Lady of the Wayside, Shirley, near Birmingham, by Rush, Granelli & Partners, 1965–67. Interior viewed from within main entrance: lady chapel in centre; sculpture of the Risen Christ by Elisabeth Frink, left, © Estate of Elisabeth Frink, all rights reserved, DACS, London, 2013. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2009

10.19 Our Lady of the Wayside, Shirley, near Birmingham, by Rush, Granelli & Partners, 1965–67. Sculpture of Our Lady of the Wayside in wood by Walter Ritchie. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2009

10.20 St Thomas More, Sheffield, by John Rochford & Partners, 1964–69. Exterior viewed from main road. Photo: Anthony Tranmer, c. 1969

10.21 St Thomas More, Sheffield, by John Rochford & Partners, 1964–69. View of nave: stained-glass crucifix by Alan Rochford. Photo: Anthony Tranmer, c.1969

10.22 St Thomas More, Sheffield, by John Rochford & Partners, 1964–69. View of hall, open to corridor at the left and the nave partitions beyond. Photo: Anthony Tranmer, c.1969

10.23 St Helen’s Parochial Centre, Crosby, by Weightman & Bullen, 1973–74. Interior viewed from social room, arranged for Sunday liturgy. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2008

10.24 St Helen’s Parochial Centre, Crosby, by Weightman & Bullen, 1973–74. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2008

10.25 St John Stone, Woodvale, Southport, by Richard O’Mahony & Partners, 1970–71. Interior in use at time of opening. Photo: James Hunter, c.1971. Source: archive of OMF Derek Cox Architects, Liverpool

10.26 Cathedral of St Mary and St Helen, Brentwood, alteration and extension of church of 1861, by Burles, Newton & Partners, 1974. View from sanctuary showing partitions. Photographer unknown. Source: Brentwood Diocesan Archive

10.27 Cathedral of St Mary and St Helen, Brentwood, alteration and extension of church of 1861, by Burles, Newton & Partners, 1974. View towards new entrance with original spire behind. Photographer unknown. Source: Brentwood Diocesan Archive

10.28 Lancaster University Chaplaincy Centre, Lancaster, by Cassidy & Ashton, 1966–69. View of central concourse towards Roman Catholic chapel with screens opened. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2011

10.29 Lancaster University Chaplaincy Centre, Lancaster, by Cassidy & Ashton, 1966–69. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2011

10.30 St George’s Chapel, Heathrow Airport, London, by Frederick Gibberd & Partners, 1964–68. View from Anglican apse towards Roman Catholic apse. Photographer unknown, c.1968. Source: Architectural Press Archive / RIBA Library Photographs Collection

10.31 St Andrew, Cippenham, Slough, by Michael Hattrell, 1968–70. View from social areas towards worship space: font in timber and perspex at opening. Photo: Colin Westwood, c.1970. Source: RIBA Library Photographs Collection

10.32 St Andrew, Cippenham, Slough, by Michael Hattrell, 1968–70. View of worship space: partitions and liturgical furnishings mostly not original. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

10.33 St Andrew, Cippenham, Slough, by Michael Hattrell, 1968–70. Photo: Colin Westwood, c.1970. Source: RIBA Library Photographs Collection.

10.34 All Saints, Pin Green, Stevenage New Town, by Stevenage Development Corporation Architects’ Department, 1970–74. Exterior viewed from within neighbourhood centre. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2013

10.35 All Saints, Pin Green, Stevenage New Town, by Stevenage Development Corporation Architects’ Department, 1970–74. Design plan for church and community centre, 1970. Source: parish archive

10.36 All Saints, Pin Green, Stevenage New Town, by Stevenage Development Corporation Architects’ Department, 1970–74. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2013

COLOUR PLATES

1 St John Fisher, West Heath, Birmingham, by Sandy & Norris, 1963–64. Dalle de verre windows by Jonah Jones. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2009

2 Holy Trinity, Dockhead, London, by H. S. Goodhart-Rendel, 1958–60. Photo: Matt Clayton, 2013

3 St Luke, Pinner, London, by F. X. Velarde, 1958. Interior with Crucifixion by David John. By permission of David John. The original sanctuary fittings have been altered. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

4 St Augustine, Manchester, by Desmond Williams, 1965–68. Reredos sculpture, altar, crucifix and candlesticks by Robert Brumby; dalle de verre slot windows by Pierre Fourmaintraux of Whitefriars Studios. By permission of Robert Brumby. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2012

5 St Aidan, East Acton, London, by Burles & Newton, 1959–61. Sanctuary artworks: six of the Forty Martyrs in dalle de verre by Pierre Fourmaintraux of Whitefriars Studios and painting of the Crucifixion by Graham Sutherland, c.1964. Courtesy of the Estate of Graham Sutherland. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2009

6 St Bernadette, Lancaster, by Tom Mellor, 1958. Reredos painting by John Piper. Courtesy of the Estate of John Piper. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2011

7 Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool, by Frederick Gibberd, 1960–67. Stained glass by John Piper and Patrick Reyntiens. © Patrick Reyntiens, all rights reserved, DACS, London, 2013. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2012

8 St Mary, Leyland, by Weightman & Bullen, 1960–64. Frieze of the Last Judgement in ceramic by Adam Kossowski. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

9 Cathedral of Sts Peter and Paul, Clifton, Bristol, by Percy Thomas Partnership, 1965–73. The original doors by William Mitchell have been replaced. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2013

10 Good Shepherd, Nottingham, by Gerard Goalen, 1961–64. Stained glass, ‘Tree of the Cross’, in dalle de verre by Patrick Reyntiens. © Patrick Reyntiens, all rights reserved, DACS, London, 2013. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2009

11 St Paul, Wood Green, London, by John Rochford, 1967–72. Sculpture by Michael Clark; stained glass by Moira Forsyth; resin and fibreglass painting in nave of the Seven Sacraments by Carmel Cauchi, added c.1980. By permission of Joseph Lindsey-Clark and Carmel Cauchi. Photo: Matt Clayton, 2012

12 Our Lady of Fatima, Harlow New Town, by Gerard Goalen, 1954–60. Stained glass by Charles Norris showing the Mysteries of the Rosary (transepts), Tree of Jesse and Our Lady of Fatima (nave). Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

13 Votive Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Blackpool, by F. X. Velarde, 1955–57. Sculpture by David John. By permission of David John. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2011

14 English Martyrs, Horley, by Justin Alleyn, 1959–62. Stations of the Cross in dalle de verre by Pierre Fourmaintraux of Whitefriars Studios. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

15 St Francis of Assisi, Cardiff, F. R. Bates, Son & Price, 1960. Stations of the Cross in sgraffito and ceramic by Adam Kossowski. Photo: Robert Proctor, 2010

16 Cathedral of St Mary, Edinburgh. Sketch proposal for rebuilding the cathedral by T. Harley Haddow & Partners, 1966. Perspective by Alexander Duncan Bell showing view from within the St James Centre. By permission of Alexander Duncan Bell and Harley Haddow. Source: Scottish Catholic Archives, Edinburgh

PLANS

All plans are by Ambrose Gillick, 2012–13, and depict the buildings as completed and with liturgical arrangements at the time of opening, as far as can be deduced.

1a St Joseph, Wembley, London, by Reynolds & Scott, 1956–58

1b Holy Trinity, Dockhead, London, by H. S. Goodhart-Rendel, 1958–60

1c St Bernard, Burnage, Manchester, by Reynolds & Scott, 1957–59

1d St Luke, Pinner, London, by F. X. Velarde, 1958. By permission of OMF Derek Cox Architects, Liverpool

2a St Bride, East Kilbride, by Andy MacMillan and Isi Metzstein of Gillespie, Kidd & Coia, 1957–64

2b St Paul, Glenrothes, by Andy MacMillan and Isi Metzstein of Gillespie, Kidd & Coia, 1956–58

2c St Joseph, Faifley, Glasgow, by Andy MacMillan and Isi Metzstein of Gillespie, Kidd & Coia, 1960–63

2d St Margaret, Clydebank, Glasgow, by Andy MacMillan and Isi Metzstein of Gillespie, Kidd & Coia, 1970–72

3a St Mary, Leyland, by Weightman & Bullen, 1960–64. Courtesy of the Trustees of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool and Weightman & Bullen Architects

3b St Ambrose, Speke, Liverpool, by Weightman & Bullen, 1958–61. Courtesy of the Trustees of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool and Weightman & Bullen Architects

3c St Agnes, Huyton, Liverpool, by Lionel A. G. Prichard & Son, 1959–65

4a Our Lady of Fatima, Harlow, by Gerard Goalen, 1954–60