Westminster Cathedral is the largest Catholic church in England and Wales. Often overlooked by tourists who visit Westminster Abbey of the Church of England just up the road.
I passed this place for years without knowing what it was, but actually think it's rather splendid - particularly given the frame of that part of Victoria Street...of course, the one down the road started off RC.
I came across this one cold evening when I was there in November. I took a photo of it but, it was dark and raining so it isn't the best shot. I'm glad you've posted this because I had no idea what it was and now I do.
This caused problems when opened. Nobody was keen on a RC cathedral and they did not wish the name 'London' to be used. So they called it 'Westminster,' and upset everyone!
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Not my favourite bit of London architecture; it has that 'layer-cake' look about it.
I passed this place for years without knowing what it was, but actually think it's rather splendid - particularly given the frame of that part of Victoria Street...of course, the one down the road started off RC.
I came across this one cold evening when I was there in November. I took a photo of it but, it was dark and raining so it isn't the best shot. I'm glad you've posted this because I had no idea what it was and now I do.
This caused problems when opened. Nobody was keen on a RC cathedral and they did not wish the name 'London' to be used. So they called it 'Westminster,' and upset everyone!
I like the look of it.
Nice. The castle is so stunning. Must have been gorgeous in person.
Overlooked by me too, I'm afraid. What an curious and exotic-looking building it is - I'd never have guessed it was an RC church.
I was there last time I was in London. Went to to tower and had a lovely view of the city.
This i such an impressive architectural triumph!
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