Church and Atlanteans

After yesterdays ‘extra’ posting featuring a left hand drive Atlantean and a Church for this evenings Church tour using  a PCTPG bus here are a couple of proper Atlanteans next to probably the most famous Church building in Plymouth at Charles Cross:

Both photos ©Jos Van Hemert 21 July 1984
The church was an important centre of spiritual life for the city for 300 years; boasted a number of important ministers; and was the mother of many existing churches. During the nights of 21 and 22 March 1941, the church was entirely burned out by incendiary bombs. Although now a monument, the tradition of ministry at 'Charles' is not lost and is carried on by the Parish of Charles with St Matthias, one of its daughter churches, a quarter of a mile away to the north. It is an important landmark for the city of Plymouth.


[cc] Martin Allen 2008 – One of the best shots I have seen of this lovely building.

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