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Blackburn Cathedral is one of England's newest Cathedrals, yet it is one of the country's oldest places of Christian worship; for many centuries, the parish church of Blackburn dedicated to St Mary the Virgin.

A red brick, Victorian church proud to serve its local community.

A 12th century Grade I listed building with a historic place in the Durham diocesan history.

The church celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2017, and is a Grade II listed building.

Today St Wilfrid’s is recognised as one of the finest Catholic parish churches in England with its sanctuary which was remodelled following the Second Vatican Council although the ornate reredos designed by Edward Pugin remains unaltered.

St James was founded as a Chapel of Ease for Altham parish church in 1546, rebuilt in 1763 and extended in 1828.

Jarrow was one of the first places to be invaded by the Vikings, who eventually colonised the North East, and home of the Venerable Bede, a scholar, monk and writer, known as the Father of English History.

Over 700 years old, set in a peaceful churchyard with a glorious 14th century Tree of Jesse window.