IMAGES TAKEN NEAR TO
Brinsop Square, MANCHESTER, M12 5PL
Introduction
This page details the photographs taken nearby to Brinsop Square, M12 5PL by members of the Geograph project.
The Geograph project started in 2005 with the aim of publishing, organising and preserving representative images for every square kilometre of Great Britain, Ireland and the Isle of Man.
There are currently over 7.5m images from over14,400 individuals and you can help contribute to the project by visiting https://www.geograph.org.uk
Image Map
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Notes
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- The higher the marker number, the further away the image location is from the centre of the postcode.
Image Listing (63 Images Found)
Images are licensed for reuse under creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0
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West Aisle, Gorton Monastery Great Nave
The Great Nave is the main space at Gorton Monastery. The large, open room features stunning architecture and beautiful partially-restored original features.
The aisles have short two-centred moulded stone arches each containing 4 small multifoils.
Image: © David Dixon
Taken: 23 Mar 2015
0.04 miles
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Gorton Monastery
The historic buildings were built between 1863 and 1872 by Franciscan monks who had come to Manchester in 1861 to serve the local Catholic community. Designed by Edward Pugin, Gorton Monastery is considered one of his finest masterpieces. It was put on the World Monuments Fund Watch List of 100 Most Endangered Sites in the World in 1997, alongside Pompeii, Macchu Picchu, The Valley of the Kings and the Taj Mahal. This was a milestone that led to the Monastery being recognised internationally for its architectural and spiritual significance and gave rise to the nickname of "Manchester's Taj Mahal".
The Monastery was for some 120 years the hub of religious, social and cultural activity - the Franciscans ran 3 schools, a theatre group, brass band, choir, youth club, successful football teams and numerous other activities for the community - it was sadly vacated by the Franciscans in 1989 and, after a false start for a new use, was left prey to significant vandalism and theft.
Following a 12 year fundraising campaign by the charity - The Monastery of St. Francis & Gorton Trust - which was established in 1996 and still owns the building, a total of £6.5m was raised, which have saved the building from ruin and restored the site.
More information at http://www.themonastery.co.uk/
Image: © Gerald England
Taken: 5 Jun 2009
0.04 miles
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The Altar at Gorton Monastery
The magnificent altar at the northern end of the nave.
Image: © David Dixon
Taken: 23 Mar 2015
0.04 miles
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The Great Nave at Gorton Monastery
The Great Nave is the main space at Gorton Monastery. The large, open room features stunning architecture and beautiful partially-restored original features.
Image: © David Dixon
Taken: 23 Mar 2015
0.04 miles
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Stained Glass Window Detail, Gorton Monastery
Detail from the spectacular stained glass window at the north end of the nave, behind the altar.
Image: © David Dixon
Taken: 23 Mar 2015
0.04 miles
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Great Nave Crucifix, Gorton Monastery
Hanging Crucifix at the northern end of the nave.
Image: © David Dixon
Taken: 23 Mar 2015
0.04 miles
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Hanging Crucifix and Stained Glass Window, Gorton Monastery
Image: © David Dixon
Taken: 23 Mar 2015
0.04 miles
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The Garden/Courtyard at Gorton Monastery
Image: © David Dixon
Taken: 23 Mar 2015
0.05 miles