St. Mary Church -- project/building chronology

Chronology

References

1871-1873 BUILT	Architect: Richards, Thomas Webb (1836 - 1911)
1875 ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS	High altar imported from Rome
1890 ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS	Chancel, western entrance porch built, High altar installed in chancel Architect: Burns, Charles Marquedent (1838-1922)
1907 ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS	Tower raised to two stories, spire and terra cotta pinnacles added Architect: Wetherill, Herbert Johnson (1873 - 1955)
c. 1910 ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS	Enclosed cloister added, chancel altered
1937 REBUILT	Rebuilding after fire Barney & Banwell (fl. 1929 - 1956?)
1973 ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS	Spire removed

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