Liverpool, The Provisional Cathedral 1890
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St Peter's was the name of this church, which gave Church Street its name. Built in 1704, St Peter's was a very popular church and well attended. In 1699, Liverpool was granted parish status; plans were made to build a new church for this parish, which had broken away from Walton. St Nicholas' Church was already there, but it was looked upon as a seamen's church, a church for the merchants, so St Peter's was built for the citizens. The money was raised by pre-selling the pews and boxes inside to the better-off families of Liverpool. Before the church opened, a small pew in a gallery cost an average of £33; at the end of the century it fetched £110. The four doorways leading into the church were all in different styles. After Liverpool became a city, this church was used as a cathedral while a new grander building was planned. This building was pulled down in the early 1920s.
An extract from Liverpool and Merseyside Photographic Memories.
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