Church of the Holy Redeemer

Last week in the UK was Heritage Open Days Week, which is an opportunity to visit locations not normally open to the public, or to make visits free to locations where there is usually an admission charge. Because of Covid-19 there are fewer locations this year, and many events were online. However, I did find a location in York which was new to me - Church of the Holy Redeemer in Acomb.

The prominent church hall building on the left was built in the 1930s, and church services were initially held there. Due to the effects of the Second World War, the church itself wasn't started until the late 1950s.

Although it looks like typical mid 20th century architecture, there are a few surprises inside, as I will show you tomorrow.

Ian

[Peter Dulis]

Lovely POV

[Margaret Brown]

Nice capture, the clock tower is unusual!

[gloria jones]

Great capture and narrative

[Nina Ganci]

Beautiful structure! Great brickwork and well maintained green garden. Looking forward to seeing more of this

[Pyrrhula]

Great shot of this church . Looks not much of a regulair church.

[bkb in the city]

Very nice shot

[bruni]

Great POV and narrative.

[Kathy A]

I like the simplistic clock

[Dione Giorgio]

From your words it must be very interesting to visit. On the outside it gives the impression of a normal everyday building.

[Joyce Lancaster]

So interest to have the opportunity to see these buildings and learn something of their history

[Fisher Family]

@pdulis @craftymeg @seattlite @ninaganci @pyrrhula @bkbinthecity @bruni @kjarn @sangwann @thistle01

Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.

It was really enjoyable to discover a new place in York, a city that I already know well.

Ian

[Richard Sayer]

I'm looking forward to seeing what it's like inside...

[Fisher Family]

@vignouse

Thank you Richard. It looks fairly mundane outside, but I was impressed by some of the interior details.

Ian