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St Mary Moorfields

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St Mary Moorfields

Catholic church built by architect John Newman in 1820. Replaced in 1902 by the church of the same name in nearby Eldon Street.

From the : "As the permanent seat of the Vicar Apostolic, it served as Cardinal Wiseman's pro-cathedral 1852 - 1870." See Our Lady of Victories for an explanation of 'pro-cathedral'.

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St Mary Moorfields

Site of St Mary Moorfields, Pro Cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church 1852 -...

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