Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool: the facade of the bell tower sculpted by William Mitchell and the lantern tower behind
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| RIBApix ref no |
RIBA48727 |
| Architect/Designer | Frederick Gibberd & Partners
Mitchell, William (1925-)
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| Artist/Photographer | Galwey, Reginald Hugo de Burgh (1917-1971)
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| Country | UK: England |
| City | Liverpool |
| Subject Date | 1967 |
| Image Date | 1962 |
| View | Exterior |
| Style | Modern Movement |
| Medium | Photoprint |
| Library Reference | AP504/176 |
| Orientation | Portrait |
| Colour / B&W |
Black and white |
| Credit |
Architectural Press Archive / RIBA Collections
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| Notes |
NOTES:
This sculpture symbolizes 'Christ the King', to whom the cathedral is dedicated. It consists of three crosses and three crowns: the central cross of Christ is flanked by the crosses of the two thieves who were crucified with him on Calvary and are linked together with crowns, symbols of Christ the King.
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Subject tags
concrete, brickwork, towers, round buildings, belfries, bell towers, sculpture, cathedrals, lanterns, stained glass (<materials>)