Exterior view of St Martin's Cathedral in Leicester, seen from New Street

Date:
1957
Location:
St Martin's Cathedral, Peacock Lane, City Of Leicester
Reference:
AA58/01768
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

The parish church originates from the 12th century but was heavily restored during the 19th century. The spire seen here was built by Raphael Brandon in 1861-7. The church received cathedral status in 1927.

Content

This is part of the Series: TOM01/01 Series of photographic negatives commissioned by the National Buildings Record; within the Collection: TOM01 Mrs Margaret Tomlinson Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Tomlinson, Margaret

Keywords

Medieval Parish Church, Cathedral