St Charles Borromeo Church, Hull. July 2012.

[ROYALBOB]

Had this in the pipeline for ages under the impression it was closed, turns out it 'aint but has been undergoing some major restoration and nearly falling victim to modern financial problems. Decided to post it up as it really is a place of beauty, you would not believe for a minute this place was in the East Yorkshire delight of Hull... Had a real struggle with the PP due to the light flowing through the windows and domes but if you're in the area I strongly suggest you check it out.

Around 1774 Fr. Charles Howard came from Marton to serve the small number of Catholics in Hull. In 1779 a chapel was established in Posterngate but it was destroyed in the Gordon Riots of 1780. Following the loss of the chapel Catholics were forced to meet in private until in 1798 when Fr Pierre Foucher arrived in Hull, fleeing the French Revolution. He was a wealthy man, possibly an aristocrat. He paid for a small chapel in North Street to be built from his own funds. He returned to France in 1820.

Fr. John Smith was appointed to replace Fr Foucher. He obtained a site in Jarratt Street and began the construction of the present church. The church opened on 29 July 1829. The building of the church was begun by the architect John Earle (b. 1778- d. 1863). It was remodelled soon afterward by J.J. Scholes (b. 1798 - d. 1863).

In later years the aisles were added and the present decor seen in the church was undertaken in 1899 under the stewardship of Canon Sullivan
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[mr beardy]

Lovely stuff bobroyal :thumb

[birdinanaviary]

Absolutely mint dear bob
Proper proper good!!!!!

[yorkietommo]

It does look pretty sweet! Top notchus.

[Clough]

Looks like one you would find in the Med from the outside, is cracking think I would have a sex wee if this was derped.

[BA]

Wow... This is amazing!! Big thumbs up.

[boxerheaven]

this is fantastic bob :)

[Cruachan]

Wowser! Next time I'm in Hull looking for rust buckets, that's a must!!

J

[ERNIE99_UK]

what a complete and utter stunner. love the plasterwork and murals on the interior!

[mrtoby]

good shit Bobbington, PP is bang on, lovely colours

[GeoVDUB]

Top notch, who cares if it isn't a derp, it's lovely and you've got some mint shots of it. Looks derped anyway!

[myke]

churches are a winner but this looks brill love the 2nd shot :thumb