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St Catharine's

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"Twist in the tale"...
Photo: stuart liptrot
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Item #: 32809
St. Catharine's Church- Before restoration of the spire.

Comment by: CJAlan on 8th December 2020 at 13:32

I thought it looked nice with the slight dip in the spire. It gave it character like the one in Chesterfield.

Comment by: Edna on 8th December 2020 at 17:37

It may have looked nice,and even had character. But it was dangerous.Hence the restoration...

Comment by: Irene Roberts on 8th December 2020 at 17:59

I agree, CJAlan. I liked the crooked spire but didn't like to say so in case I incurred the wrath of other Wiganers! Maybe in time it would have caused problems to the structure but I liked it!

Comment by: Veronica on 8th December 2020 at 20:59

I love the dramatic sky over the church. I am more familiar with the houses surrounding the church though. Looks more desolate without them.

Comment by: Mr X on 10th December 2020 at 10:04

The Peak District hills in Derbyshire can be seen from the vicinity of this church. Also St Matthew's church, Highfield, St James, Poolstock, and almost the spire of St Wilfrid, Standish.

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