Myeongdong Cathedral

Interior, Myeongdong Cathedral
Originally uploaded by Marmot1974

Another astonishing cathedral in Korea - it is a surprise that this church is not in France! Handsome Gothic revival.

Jeondong Cathedral

Jeondong Cathedral
Originally uploaded by Marmot1974

An unexpected find - the photographer Marmoy1974 says "Designed by a French priest, the cathedral was completed in 1914."
Certainly it is quite French in appearance.

Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Rangoon, Burma

Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
Originally uploaded by LeoKoolhoven

Now of course Yangon, in Myanmar.

This is the Anglican cathedral in Rangoon designed by Robert Fellowes Chisholm. Seemingly transplanted from England - but note the adaptation to the tropics in the porte-cochere at the base of the tower to shelter worshippers from the rain.

Although the foundation stone had been laid in 1886 by the then Viceroy of India Lord Dufferin, due to a shortage of funds it took 9 years to complete the church vestibule. The spire was added in 1913 and the bell tower installed in the following year.

During the Japanese Occupation of Rangoon, the cathedral was used as a brewery! After liberation, the chapel was dedicated to the British/Indian 14th and 12th Armies who fought in the Burma Campaign

Churches in the landscape #3

Sutton veny church
Originally uploaded by chippy1920

An absolutely stunning shot of a church I know well, My picture (http://www.flickr.com/photos/churchcrawler/388464188/ ) includes the comment "Visitors to the area south of Warminster can hardly miss Sutton Veny as the replacement church can be seen for miles around, thanks to its superb central tower and spire. The church was built in 1866-68, and the architect was J.L.Pearson. " This picture by chippy1920 shows what I mean.

St Pauls Church, Spalding

St Pauls Church, Spalding
Originally uploaded by Roys Photos

A peaceful view of this church built to the designs of Sir George Gilbert Scott in 1880, two years after the architect had died.

Hong Kong, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Immaculate Conception
Originally uploaded by L Plater

The Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong. This Gothic Revival style cathedral built in a Greek cruciform shape was designed by Crawley and Company of London. Construction started in 1883 and completed in 1886

Chichester Cathedral - A New Gargoyle

Originally uploaded by nicnac1000

I had to add this picture to the blog. It shows what must be a recent embellishment to some part of this C12 cathedral, and is a continuation of an ancient tradition. I assume this chappie is some cathedral official architect or bishop. Does anyone know more?

Dar-es-Salaam cathedral

Nairobi to Cape Town 07 - Dar-es-Salam cathedral
Originally uploaded by Neil from Lindfield

An interesting structure, the Catholic cathedral dedicated to St Joseph. Looks a little Baltic Gothic in design.

...... and use it again!

Church of St John the Evangelist, Calder Vale
Originally uploaded by andy mcr

And this is the Church of St John the Evangelist, Calder Vale (Oakenclough) in Lancashire. This church dates from 1863 and is by "Corrie" according to Pevsner in the BoE.
The stone differs but the design if not identical is pretty close to be copies. Does anyone know of any more churches by this architect? And if so do they look any different or was he a one design man (if indeed he designed it and not Mr Bonomi!!)?

.......use it again..........

This is St Stephen's Church at Willington in Co. Durham. this church is by J.A.Cory, c1857 but has been enlarged a little since.

St. Stephens Church Willington

  © Copyright David Williams and
licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Take a design.........

St John's Church, Upper Hopton
Originally uploaded by puffin11uk

This is St John's Church, Upper Hopton, not far from Huddersfield in Yorkshire. It was built in 1846 to the designs of Ignatius Bonomi and Cory (Pevsner and Radcliffe, BoE). But........ see above

Dundee, St Andrew's Cathedral

St Andrew's Cathedral
Originally uploaded by nathaniel_attard

Back in 1971 I walked from Dundee railway station out to here, and could remember very little about the cathedral except I thought it was small and uninteresting. Seeing this picture, I have revised my opinion. To be fair this was never built as a cathedral in 1836 (George Mathewson), a status it achieved in 1923.

Church of Scotland - Laurencekirk - 2008

Church of Scotland - Laurencekirk - 2008
Originally uploaded by kree_du_pix

OK so the church is nothing special, but I love the cloud formation.

Mexican Interior

Originally uploaded by mirepe

Sadly the photographer has not identified the church in this photograph but I hope you enjoy it anyway!

All Souls, Langham Place, London

All Souls Church Spire
Originally uploaded by shiner.clay

Well this is an unusual view of the "BBC's church" and Regent Street. I just had to blog this. The tower and spire I think look more impressive and carefully detailed from this vantage point.

Churches in the Landscape #2

Llandecwyn Church overlooking Tremadog Bay
Originally uploaded by . Andrew Dunn .

Llandecwyn Church overlooking Tremadog Bay
Andrew Dunn's flickr entry says "Llandecwyn church stands high in the hills above the the River Dwyryd and Penrhyndeudraeth. It has commanding views over the valley and often sees impressive sunsets across Tremadog Bay.

Parts of the church are medieval and in the 19th century it was a Wesleyan chapel serving the local community. These days Llandecwyn itself is little more than a cluster of houses, a hamlet in the hills, and the church is largely dissused with no regular services."

Here is another picture where the church is incidental, a fact which it now seems to actually be!

Churches in the Landscape #1

Sajama and Church
Originally uploaded by Alexander Yates

This view shows the vulvano Sajama and a church. which church I don't know, and I don't much care either, as I am unlikely to ever visit it. However the rugged landscape and architecture go together to make a really stunning picture. Oh, by the way this is in Bolivia, South America.

Mystery Church - Epping Way?

Church
Originally uploaded by Captain Spoons

Spotted this very unusual church on flickr. The photographer does not recall where the church is and suggests that it is near Epping Forest. Does anyone else recognise it?

Dol de Bretagne, Cathédrale Saint-Samson

Cathédrale Saint-Samson
Originally uploaded by ylebiann

Spotted this picture on flickr by ylebiann of one of my favourite French cathedrals at Dol in Brittany. It is not as well known as many other cathedrals in France, and is unusual in having a "square" east end rather than an apse, which is generally a feature of English churches.
The small city is also a delight.
I combined Dol with a trip to Mont St Michel.

St.Mark's, Dundela, Belfast

St.Mark's, Dundela
Originally uploaded by John D McDonald

The Victorian churches of Belfast are not that well known, but I spotted this one on flickr taken by John D McDonald. He says "This church on the Holywood Road in East Belfast was designed by the Victorian Architect William Butterfield and regarded by Sir John Betjeman as "Butterfield at his best". CS Lewis was baptised here by his grandfather, who was the first Rector."
What a stunning tower and an excellent photo.