St. Mary's Church, Warwick, UK
N 52° 16.718 W 001° 35.506
30U E 596072 N 5792963
St Mary the Immaculate Church, Warwick.
Waymark Code: WM4BQC
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/03/2008
Views: 36
Built in 1860, the Catholic Church of Saint Mary Immaculate was designed by the famous architect Edward Welby Pugin, son of the more famous Augustus Welby Pugin (co-architect of the House of Commons).
The Church consists of the main building, together with an annexe (social centre).
The church is also notable for holding the marriage of JRR Tolkien, author of 'Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit', to Edith Bratt in 1916.
A copy of the marriage certificate can be viewed within the Martyrs room on request.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1860
Age of Church building determined by?: Church website
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:30 AM
Street address of Church: 45 West Street Warwick, Warwickshire UK CV34 6AB
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
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