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            What the Critics Say

                


Architectural Guide to Liverpool : Joseph Sharples

“One of the most imaginative churches of its date in the country”

Victorian Churches : RIBA

“Although an early work of its architect (built 1888-90), St Clare's is one of his masterpieces and shows him breaking away from the Gothic conventions towards his own forthright and individual style.”

Buildings of S. Lancashire : Sir Nicholas Pevsner

“ St Clare's Arundel Avenue. By Stokes and a memorable building. The development in the three years from Pearson’s St Agnes (Ullet Road) is striking. Stokes handles his Gothic with much more individuality, so that the ensemble is far away from any period precedent.”

The Shell Guide to English Parish Churches : Robert Harbison

(This area) - A haven of interesting Victorian churches. Important works by Pearson and Leonard Stokes, and probably the most lavish and artistically accomplished Unitarian church in England. Stoke’s St Clare's is the most exciting.”

Catholic Churches since 1623 : Brian Little

St Clare's is a true masterpiece."