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St. Bede''s church

Posted by peter cook on 25/11/2024, 5:39 am

An old undated postcard photo.

Re: St. Bede''s church

Posted by Stan Wears on 25/11/2024, 7:58 am, in reply to "St. Bede''s church"

That RC church was built in a joint effort by Thomas Lumsden and his partner Mr. Mc Glinshey. Lumsden then went on as his first solo contract to build St Aloysius RC church in Hebburn. He lived in Albert Rd where he had an office too. Interesting history!...

Re: St. Bede''s church

Posted by Patrick on 25/11/2024, 9:48 am, in reply to "St. Bede''s church"

The photo was taken after 1883 as it shows the “New End” which was opened in that year. This extension to the church was carried by Mr James Storah, a local builder.

Re: St. Bede''s church

Posted by John Shearer on 25/11/2024, 10:11 am, in reply to "St. Bede''s church"

So well built, should last another 100+ years. Thanks Peter, Stan & Patrick

Re: St. Bede''s church

Posted by Brian on 25/11/2024, 11:18 am, in reply to "Re: St. Bede''s church"

You look at buildings being built now and can you honestly see them lasting like St Bedes, it's like they have a use by date on them.

Re: St. Bede''s church

Posted by Stan Wears on 25/11/2024, 11:54 am, in reply to "Re: St. Bede''s church"

One of the architects was called Dunn! Any relation Norman? He also designed the steeple at St Mary's cathedral in Newcastle...

Re: St. Bede''s church

Posted by Norman on 25/11/2024, 11:59 am, in reply to "Re: St. Bede''s church"

Keep them coming Peter. You are creating a lot of interest.
I have that photo and it was 1910.
None of my Dunn relations were involved with St Bede's being built Stan.

Re: St. Bede''s church

Posted by Patrick on 25/11/2024, 4:56 pm, in reply to "Re: St. Bede''s church"

And Jarrow also boasts St Paul's Church, part of which was dedicated in 685.

Re: St. Bede''s church

Posted by Tom Barker on 25/11/2024, 4:32 pm, in reply to "St. Bede''s church"

Great photo you just can not beat black and white old photos.

Re: St. Bede''s church

Posted by Stan Wears on 26/11/2024, 8:17 am, in reply to "Re: St. Bede''s church"

Patrick, I am doing ongoing research at St. Pauls with Jimmy Guy the verger and we already know there is another building 29ft below it. It was found by GPR ( Ground penetrating radar) and every stone in the present church is dated as to its origin and grade. We have been doing this since 2016? It's interesting but we have put a stop on it for now.

Re: St. Bede''s church

Posted by Patrick on 26/11/2024, 9:18 am, in reply to "Re: St. Bede''s church"

That's interesting Stan - when I was at Harold Street school (juniors) in the 1950's I recall being told there had been a Roman station of some sort on the site of St Paul's. It's not something I've ever followed up.

Re: St. Bede''s church

Posted by Stan Wears on 26/11/2024, 11:52 am, in reply to "Re: St. Bede''s church"

Patrick I've just had it confirmed that the Roman Fort is under Jarrow Hall. The reason was high ground to see fire messages from Arbeia in South Shields and pass them on to Wallsend then up to Binchester near Escomb. It took 3 or 4 hours all in!

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