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Monday, August 10, 2009

Church of Our Lady, Star of the Sea - My World

Hands up all those who said it was a Catholic Church

My World


Actually that is not the full name. That would be, Church of Our Lady, Star of the Sea, and St Maughold - Ramsey. As you can see that would have been a rather long title so I went with the slightly abridged version. So who guessed from yesterday's image of the front that this was actually a Catholic Church? I said some of you might be surprised and my reading the comments I see some did however get it. Just where the man turning the corner is would be the part of the church I showed in black and white at such an angle this top flattened. That may have fooled some. It doesn't look as austere in colour though does it?



A snippet of history.In 1863, a disused warehouse was converted into a what was then a small chapel. Fundraising was organised by Father Barton who tried to gee up the parishioners to cough up the pennies. Unfortunately he died before work on the church could begin. His efforts in raising the funds for the church though went ahead. The new church was designed by Giles Gilbert Scott with work starting 1909 and completion in 1910.The princely sum total for £3,000. Wonder what that would relate to now? Structural repairs where made to the facade in the 1980's mainly due to the coastal damage from the salty sea air and occasional wave crash. Did I mention this church literally is on Queens Promenade sea front. How about that for a wedding backdrop? Especially on a blue sky day like this.



So there you go. A little bit of spirituality that is not the bottled kind. Well at least it's a change from the beach. For more from others My world images see here.
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44 comments:

  1. Mark KreiderAugust 10, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    There is a Star of the Sea church in Brooklyn. It is near the docks and was a worship place for merchant seamen. Thanks for sharing this one with me.

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  2. antigoniAugust 10, 2009 at 9:55 PM

    You are right. It's a perfect place for a wedding. And the history of the church is amazing.

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  3. KimAugust 10, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    No I didn't get it. Looks so different in colour.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    It's pretty. I always loved to see old stone structures.

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  5. Sylvia KAugust 10, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    I love it! It's one of those wonderful old buildings that just has an interesting personality all it's own. Great shot as always, Babooshka!

    Have a great week!
    Sylvia

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  6. Reader WilAugust 10, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    Very impressive building.Great picture, Babooshka. You live on a beautiful island!

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  7. Gerald (SK14)August 10, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    well i am duly surprised - didn't think it was catholic but then you did disguise it by your angle - just goes to show.

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  8. AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 10:58 PM

    I am not surprised it was a catholic church sold....
    and why, because my village collect money to buy an old chapel for Catholic mass on Sunday's...
    It was lovely to have mass in the village....
    What did they do, closed and sold it...:-(
    The last Easter Sunday it was open, I took my mother-in-law who is C of E with me , they were standing outside, did it make sense?...
    I did not think it was that old either, it was the sharp angles that gave it away....
    Nice bit of History Babooshka....
    p.s. Is babooshka from Elton's song?

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  9. Brian MillerAugust 10, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    lovely stone work...old warehouse come to life...smiles.

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  10. Jane Hards PhotographyAugust 10, 2009 at 11:09 PM

    Dina- Nah! Kate Bush. Interesting observation about religion too.

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  11. AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    I liked her, a real Kathy come home type...lol

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  12. PamAugust 10, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    I knew it was OL. More like this, very pretty.

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  13. This Is My Blog - fishing guyAugust 11, 2009 at 12:13 AM

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  14. This Is My Blog - fishing guyAugust 11, 2009 at 12:15 AM

    Babooshka: That was a neat look at the history of the church.

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  15. CarverAugust 11, 2009 at 1:05 AM

    That's a beautiful church. Good to see more of it and read about the history.

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  16. LewAugust 11, 2009 at 1:33 AM

    I tend to think church when I see old buildings with towers. Great shot of the church and blue sky! And interesting history of the church.

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  17. IreneAugust 11, 2009 at 2:04 AM

    It looks medieval.

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  18. AnonymousAugust 11, 2009 at 2:17 AM

    I am not a regular church goer but I like churches. Go figure.

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  19. IndraniAugust 11, 2009 at 2:38 AM

    Interesting church, loved the glimpse of it. Hope it is preserved well.

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  20. GaelynAugust 11, 2009 at 3:07 AM

    Oh dam, I was hoping for a pub. Guess I wouldn't recognize a catholic church. But I do like the architecture. Better in B&W.

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  21. SnapAugust 11, 2009 at 3:45 AM

    Old churches are interesting. Love the history part!

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  22. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comAugust 11, 2009 at 4:01 AM

    another excellent photo and great narrative. you always have great commentary and such fabulous photography. I always learn when I visit your site. Thanks for all of your comments on my site. I am glad you liked the man and the butte photo and the solar eclipse photos. What an experience. If you like travel photos, we just put together a travel photos site at www.vivalavoyage.com. Keep up the great photo blogging. You are inspiration.

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  23. Leif HagenAugust 11, 2009 at 4:19 AM

    Heavenly photo of a wonderful, historic church! How about a peak inside, too??

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  24. alicesgAugust 11, 2009 at 4:21 AM

    The church looked lovely and very unique. It must have a long history.

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  25. Sally in WAAugust 11, 2009 at 5:42 AM

    That red roof really pops against that blue sky. :-) Cool building.

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  26. ArijaAugust 11, 2009 at 6:32 AM

    I love churches, most of thm are such lovely quiet places just to be...a bit like sitting under a tree.

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  27. MarcelAugust 11, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    Interesting story, people really found it important to build churches at one time in history..

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  28. LynetteAugust 11, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    Lovely substantial building you've share with us. Thank you.

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  29. HildaAugust 11, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    For an old church, it's mighty simple (outside, at least). I think it's part of the charm now.

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  30. chrome3dAugust 11, 2009 at 7:16 AM

    That church must be a good choice for weddings but the couples sure must pray that the wind is moderate and doesn´t take away some elaborate headsets and such.

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  31. OlivierAugust 11, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    magnifique eglise. Elle fait penser aux vieilles eglises dans les châteaux forts

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  32. Chuck PefleyAugust 11, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    Clever use of an old warehouse. Has a lot of character, it does -:)

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  33. Janice / Dancing with SunflowersAugust 11, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    Yes, a great location for a wedding and I love the extended name, but do agree that the building itself looks a bit austere. Great blue sky you turned on here, Babooshka.
    Janice.

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  34. SandyCarlsonAugust 11, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    That's a stately old building with a great people story. Lovely, Babooshka.

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  35. mrsnesbittAugust 11, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    Built to last! Just like me! lol!

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  36. MoAugust 11, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    Did the catholics get chased off the mainland? Looks very pretty in colour. Can you send a bit of that blue sky over our way.

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  37. MojoAugust 11, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    I went back to see what I guessed, and ... I didn't guess. But if I had "church" wouldn't have been a guess. That much is pretty obvious. And if I'd thought about it for a while, I might have guessed Catholic. Or Anglican. That would have been a guess though. In black and white or color. I bet this is a creepy sight on a foggy, moonlit night innit? or during a raging storm. The possibilities stagger the imagination.

    Oh, in that same comment where I didn't guess, I mentioned the Surf City swing bridge... and by a strange quirk of the schedule, I have it featured today. Cosmic, yeah?

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  38. PatAugust 11, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    Beautiful little old stone church. I'm glad it's still used as a church!

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  39. VirginiaAugust 11, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    Since I didn't guess, I can't be wrong!HA I like the name Star of the Sea. A very sturdy church that can withstand anything the sea throws at her I think.
    V

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  40. AnonymousAugust 11, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    It is a beautiful photo of a beautiful church.

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  41. Pietro BrosioAugust 12, 2009 at 4:42 AM

    Excellent image, Babooshka!
    When I see a church I always feel happy! :-)

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  42. SwarnaAugust 12, 2009 at 5:24 AM

    The angle of your picture affords an excellent sight. That serene sky and the roof's colour combine well for a picture postcard effect.

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  43. AnonymousAugust 12, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    Love it too.

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  44. AnonymousAugust 12, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    Didn't know this was a Catholic church

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