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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Liverpool_MetropolitanLiverpool Metropolitan Cathedral - Wikipedia

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   Lutyens' design was intended to create a massive structure that would have become the second-largest church in the world. It would have had the world's largest dome, with a diameter of 168 feet (51 m) compared to the 137.7 feet (42.0 m) diameter on St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. [11]

2. localwiki.org › liverpool › Edwin_Lutyens&Edwin Lutyens' Original Liverpool Catholic Cathedral

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   Liverpool had a large Catholic population but no adequate centre of worship. Downey awarded the commission to Lutyens, who made numerous drawings. Downey and Lutyens, an Anglican, visited Rome in 1933 and the cathedral design was blessed by the Pope. Inside, the cathedral shows its enormity.

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4. liverpoolmetrocathedral.org.uk › visit-us › theThe Lutyens Crypt & Treasury - Liverpool Metropolitan

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   The Lutyens’ Crypt is no ordinary cathedral crypt; to many in the city this is Liverpool’s third cathedral, a secret spiritual space. Following a generous grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, you can now explore the fascinating story behind this extraordinary building in our new permanent exhibition.

5. liverpoolmetrocathedral.org.uk › the-second-cathedralLutyens' Dream - Liverpool Metropolitan

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   Home. Lutyens’ Dream. The Second Attempt to Design a Cathedral for Liverpool. Sixty-six years were to pass from the completion of the Lady Chapel, covering the notable episcopates of Bishop Bernard O’Reilly and Archbishop Thomas Whiteside, before the idea of a Cathedral was mooted again.

6. britishheritage.org › en › liverpool-metropolitanLiverpool Metropolitan Cathedral | British Heritage

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   Sir Edwin Lutyens, a renowned British architect, was commissioned to design a cathedral that would provide a fitting counterpoint to the Neo-gothic Anglican cathedral on Hope Street designed by Giles Gilbert Scott. Lutyens conceived a colossal structure, which, if completed, would have been the second-largest church globally.

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   What if Lutyens built a cathedral?

   • Lutyens conceived a colossal structure, which, if completed, would have been the second-largest church globally. The proposed cathedral was to feature the world's largest dome, exceeding the diameter of St. Peter's Basilica's dome in Vatican City.

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   What if Liverpool had a cathedral?

   • Edwin Lutyens' Original Liverpool Catholic Cathedral The truly beautiful Cathedral The cathedral would have been a massive classical/Byzantine structure that would have become the second-largest church in the world.

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   What was the purpose of the Lutyens cathedral?

   • The Cathedral's concept was to provide a congregation of 2,000 with clear visibility of the altar, fostering greater participation in the Mass. Additionally, Gibberd was tasked with incorporating the existing Lutyens crypt into the design.

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   Who designed the Lutyens cathedral?

   • The architectural model of the Lutyens cathedral remains displayed at the Museum of Liverpool. The design torch was then passed to Adrian Gilbert Scott, who proposed a scaled-down version of Lutyens' design. Despite maintaining the concept of the massive dome, Scott's plans faced criticism and were subsequently dismissed.

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8. www.historytools.org › stories › unveiling-theUnveiling the Hidden Gem: Exploring the Lutyens Crypt Beneath ...

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   2 days ago · As of 2024, the Lutyens Crypt continues to be an integral part of Liverpool‘s Metropolitan Cathedral, attracting visitors from around the world. The cathedral authorities have undertaken several restoration and conservation projects to ensure that the crypt remains in excellent condition for future generations to appreciate and enjoy.

9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Edwin_LutyensEdwin Lutyens - Wikipedia

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   Lutyens was commissioned in 1929 to design a new Roman Catholic cathedral in Liverpool. He planned a vast building of brick and granite, topped with towers and a 510-foot (160 m) dome, with commissioned sculpture work by Charles Sargeant Jagger and W. C. H. King. Work on this building started in 1933, but was halted during World War II. After ...