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Situated in the middle of a roundabout at MR: TF568631.
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As modern Skegness became a resort, the main streets were laid out as a grid of wide avenues 1873-5, at the centre is James Fowler's Early English Gothic revival church of 1879-80.
©Richard Croft
Dist:0.1km<br/>One of two windows in the entrance porch.
©Dave Hitchborne
Dist:0.1km<br/>West end of the church.
©Dave Hitchborne
Dist:0.1km<br/>The church was built to be the centrepiece of the new seaside resort of Skegness developed by the Earl of Scarborough in 1879. The architect, James Fowler, followed the Gothic style, but due to unsuitable foundations could not include a bell tower. This explains the west turret which houses a peal of six tubular bells. An interesting variety of local skills and occupations are reflected in the windows of the two aisles. The organ, built by Rushworth and Dreaper, plus additions to the swell organ and pedal organ, have achieved the original specification of 1929. The parish now has one of the finest organs in Lincolnshire. During recent years, a glass screen has enabled the creation of an open area.
©Dave Hitchborne
Dist:0.1km<br/>Presumably, St Matthew.
©Dave Hitchborne
Dist:0.1km<br/>Looking towards the west end of the nave.
©Dave Hitchborne
Dist:0.1km<br/>This very tall font cover is most probably about to be reduced in size to enable the font to be moved further into the main area of the nave. At the moment, the nave is separated from the main body of the church by a glass screen and so cannot be used in baptismal services. The font cover is not unique as there is an identical cover in a church in Ipswich.
©Dave Hitchborne
Dist:0.1km<br/>A window in the south aisle.
©Dave Hitchborne
Dist:0.1km<br/>South facing entrance porch.
©Dave Hitchborne
Dist:0.2km<br/>War memorial to commemorate those who gave their lives in both World Wars.
©Dave Hitchborne
Dist:0.2km<br/>Eagle lectern at the chancel archway.
©Dave Hitchborne
Dist:0.2km<br/>One of two windows in the entrance porch.
©Dave Hitchborne
Dist:0.2km<br/>Church and War Memorial. The memorial commemorates those who gave their lives in both World Wars.
©Dave Hitchborne
Dist:0.2km<br/>War memorial to commemorate those who gave their lives in both World Wars.
©Dave Hitchborne

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