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Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool: the facade of the bell tower sculpted by William Mitchell and the lantern tower behind

RIBA Ref No RIBA48727
Architect/DesignerFrederick Gibberd & Partners
Mitchell, William George(1925-)
Artist/PhotographerGalwey, Reginald Hugo de Burgh (1917-1971)
CountryUK: England
CityLiverpool
Subject Date1967
Image Date1962
ViewExterior
StyleModern Movement
MediumPhotoprint
Library ReferenceAP504/176
OrientationPortrait
Colour InfoBlack and white
CreditArchitectural Press Archive / RIBA Collections
SubjectBrickwork ; Lanterns ; Belfries, bell towers ; Concrete ; Towers ; Round buildings ; Cathedrals ; Sculpture
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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