Foundation Stone of St Andrew's Roker
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Foundation Stone of St Andrew's Roker
Image: © Stanley Howe Taken: 16 Apr 2011
The inscription (designed by Eric Gill) reads: This stone was laid by Mrs John Priestman on the 12th day in June in the year of our Lord 1906. Sir John Priestman was a local Sunderland shipping magnate who determined the style of the church, and funded its rapid completion. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Andrew's_Church,_Roker
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Image Location
Latitude
54.927566
Longitude
-1.370807