It's Liverpool - specifically Liverpool 8 or Toxteth. The spiky looking building just off centre right is: (from Wiki)
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, officially known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King and locally nicknamed "Paddy's Wigwam", is the seat of the Archbishop of Liverpool and the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool in Liverpool, England. The Grade II* Metropolitan Cathedral is one of Liverpool's many listed buildings.
The cathedral's architect, Frederick Gibberd, was the winner of a worldwide design competition. Construction began in 1962 and was completed in 1967.
The other building off centre left in the distance is: (from Wiki)
Liverpool Cathedral is the Cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Liverpool, built on St James's Mount in Liverpool, and the seat of the Bishop of Liverpool. It may be referred to as the Cathedral Church of Christ in Liverpool (as recorded in the Document of Consecration) or the Cathedral Church of the Risen Christ, Liverpool, being dedicated to Christ 'in especial remembrance of His most glorious Resurrection'. Liverpool Cathedral is the largest cathedral and religious building in Britain, and the eighth largest church in the world. The cathedral is based on a design by Giles Gilbert Scott and was constructed between 1904 and 1978.
I did some calculating on Google Maps - BOTH buildings are around 1.7Km from where I was born which is a smidge over a mile. I have been to both buildings several times (a LONG time ago) and the 'wigwam' is MOST impressive, both inside & out. I can't remember much about the Anglican cathedral.... Cool that Liverpool has TWO cathedrals though..... [grin]
The multiple spires in a circle is different from anything I’ve seen before. Was there a reason for it? Does it represent anything like 12 spires for the 12 apostles or is there a structural purpose?
Unknown... The Wiki page doesn't say anything about it. It's interesting though that apparently the building seemed rushed and there were structural problems that were fixed only in the 90's. It's quite a weird design. I guess that the Catholic church authorities wanted something 'modern' to show their congregation that they were 'with it'.... [grin]
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What is it and where is it? It looks like an oversized grain silo.
It's Liverpool - specifically Liverpool 8 or Toxteth. The spiky looking building just off centre right is: (from Wiki)
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, officially known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King and locally nicknamed "Paddy's Wigwam", is the seat of the Archbishop of Liverpool and the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool in Liverpool, England. The Grade II* Metropolitan Cathedral is one of Liverpool's many listed buildings.
The cathedral's architect, Frederick Gibberd, was the winner of a worldwide design competition. Construction began in 1962 and was completed in 1967.
The other building off centre left in the distance is: (from Wiki)
Liverpool Cathedral is the Cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Liverpool, built on St James's Mount in Liverpool, and the seat of the Bishop of Liverpool. It may be referred to as the Cathedral Church of Christ in Liverpool (as recorded in the Document of Consecration) or the Cathedral Church of the Risen Christ, Liverpool, being dedicated to Christ 'in especial remembrance of His most glorious Resurrection'. Liverpool Cathedral is the largest cathedral and religious building in Britain, and the eighth largest church in the world. The cathedral is based on a design by Giles Gilbert Scott and was constructed between 1904 and 1978.
I did some calculating on Google Maps - BOTH buildings are around 1.7Km from where I was born which is a smidge over a mile. I have been to both buildings several times (a LONG time ago) and the 'wigwam' is MOST impressive, both inside & out. I can't remember much about the Anglican cathedral.... Cool that Liverpool has TWO cathedrals though..... [grin]
The multiple spires in a circle is different from anything I’ve seen before. Was there a reason for it? Does it represent anything like 12 spires for the 12 apostles or is there a structural purpose?
Unknown... The Wiki page doesn't say anything about it. It's interesting though that apparently the building seemed rushed and there were structural problems that were fixed only in the 90's. It's quite a weird design. I guess that the Catholic church authorities wanted something 'modern' to show their congregation that they were 'with it'.... [grin]
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