'The Workers' Church' - St Hilda's Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne

By 1900, the need for another church and Sunday School to serve the new housing area of West Jesmond was clearly evident. A short walk from West Jesmond station, the church was built to designs by Newcastle architects Hicks & Charlwood. The Grade II listed building features a spacious nave with a wooden barrel roof and rose window, both north and south aisles, a lady chapel and high altar, plus a fine pipe organ by the Newcastle firm of Blackett & Howden.

Items on show here reflect the Arts & Crafts movement and the church's Anglo-Catholic heritage. Of particular note is the hanging pix (thought to be the only example in Newcastle Diocese) and the magnificent triptych painted by well-known artist Francis (Fra) Newbery of the Glasgow School of Art. Examples of embroidery and needlework include a depiction of St Hilda that is believed to have been made locally, possibly in Durham.

Guided tours start outside the church (weather permitting) and focus on the history of the area, the people and all those involved in the construction and life of this beautiful building.

Open access at other times as shown. Sunday Parish Eucharist/Worship takes place at 1100 with refreshments afterwards - all welcome.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

1100-1600. Tours: 1200, 1330 & 1500

Sunday 13 September:

1230-1600. Tours: 1330 & 1500

Saturday 19 September:

1100-1600. Tours: 1200, 1330 & 1500

Sunday 20 September:

1230-1600. Tours: 1330 & 1500

Location & directions

St Hilda's Church, Jesmond, Thornleigh Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE2 3ET

Directions:

Located just a short walk from West Jesmond Metro Station, close to Starbucks and Acorn Road shops. Postcode: NE2 3ET What 3-words: images.shield.formed

Contact on day:

David Whittaker

Telephone number:

+447766831889

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Two disabled parking bays directly outside the main door. Two-hour parking available in surrounding area. Car-park adjacent to church - chargeable.

Additional information

Sign language interpretation may be requested in advance (subject to availability)

Max number of people:

20

Estimated duration:

45 minute(s)

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