Sunday, May 31, 2015

Church On a Hill

This is Grace Church On-The-Hill, an Anglican church found in the Forest Hill neighbourhood. The Gothic building was designed by architect Eden Smith who designed many places in the city including many of the homes in Wychwood Park. This church was built in 1913 and is now heritage designated. Once again the doors were all locked but it is famous for the stained glass so I will try to get inside one day.
Taking part in Inspired Sunday. Click HERE to see more religious buildings from around the world.
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28 comments:

  1. PerthDailyPhotoMay 31, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    It's a beauty Pat, you can just see that the big front window will be amazing from inside.

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  2. jo(e)May 31, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    I love to explore old churches. No matter where in the world I am, I will always go inside churches (and light a candle if it's a Catholic Church with candles.)

    I hate that so often in this country, churches are locked. That's something that has changed over my lifetime. They used to be open all the time. I guess they have to worry about vandalism, etc. but it just seems wrong to find church doors locked.

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  3. Jackie McGuinnessMay 31, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    Lovely shot. Driven by it many times but never stopped. It is a shame that it is so hard to get inside.

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  4. TexWisGirlMay 31, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    i like the spire!

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  5. UnknownMay 31, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    The architecture is fantastic and the building will look even nicer when the vine covers more parts of the walls.

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  6. GreensboroDailyPhotoMay 31, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    Perfect to look at on a Sunday morning. Love the architecture. Like the dog and human on the right, too!


    Janis
    GDP

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  7. GreensboroDailyPhotoMay 31, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    So funny, to verify, I had to click on about 5 pictures of beer and type a number and click the "I'm not a robot box." That should be a requirement to leave a bar on Saturday night for all who are driving. LOL!

    Janis
    GDP

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  8. SharonMay 31, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    An impressive looking church. It's huge!

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  9. LowellMay 31, 2015 at 12:42 PM

    This is such an impressive structure. I want to follow you when you get inside! We don't have these kinds of church buildings in Florida!

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  10. VPMay 31, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    Very interesting architecture for a relatively recent church. I obviously curious to see the interior...

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  11. TomMay 31, 2015 at 12:56 PM

    WOW! Amazing. Tom The Backroads Traveller

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  12. StephanieMay 31, 2015 at 12:56 PM

    Beautiful church. I am wondering what those great things by the sidewalk are?

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  13. AnonymousMay 31, 2015 at 1:01 PM

    It sits very attractively on its little hill, almost castle-like!

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  14. RevrunnerMay 31, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    A very popular style for the time.

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  15. BirdmanMay 31, 2015 at 1:43 PM

    Try visiting on a Sunday. GRIN.

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  16. GosiaMay 31, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    looks impressive

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  17. cieldequimperMay 31, 2015 at 3:05 PM

    Love that bell tower!

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  18. William KendallMay 31, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!

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  19. EG CameraGirlMay 31, 2015 at 5:46 PM

    A handsome building and I will Google Wychwood Park to see what else I can find out about Eden Smith.

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  20. UnknownMay 31, 2015 at 5:46 PM

    A grand old building, it's a shame churches have to lock the door during the week...

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  21. Elizabeth EdwardsMay 31, 2015 at 8:10 PM

    i really enjoy the spire ... what a beauty!! great find. ( :

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  22. MichelleMay 31, 2015 at 8:15 PM

    A beautiful structure. I do hope you get inside to photograph the stained glass.

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  23. RandyMay 31, 2015 at 8:52 PM

    Beautiful church.

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  24. HalcyonJune 1, 2015 at 2:49 AM

    I hope you'll get in one day. I'd love to see the stained glass!

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  25. Billy Blue EyesJune 1, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    Very nice looking church that

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  26. Jaśmin June 1, 2015 at 10:37 AM

    Hy RedPat!
    Well captured images ...
    Regards from the distant Polish:) *

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  27. Laura. MJune 1, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    I like to see the windows Pat :))

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  28. 21 WitsJune 1, 2015 at 5:56 PM

    I can just imagine what a beautiful sight from inside when the sun is shining in! Wow, quite pretty.

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