Church Tour - Holy Rood Church
Holy Rood Rectory, Exchange Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0PJ
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This tour will touch on the history of the Catholic Church in Watford, and explain the social and historical context of the building, and how it came to be built. It will also illuminate the neo-gothic architectural vision of the architect John Francis Bentley, the foremost ecclesiastical architect of his day, who went on to design Westminster Cathedral. The tour will highlight the main architectural and artistic features of the church, including its abundance of stained glass, and how these reflect religious practice and belief. The church is open every day for public access but this tour is being run specifically for Heritage Open Days.
Holy Rood Rectory, Exchange Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0PJ
This tour does not include the Church Tower.