liverpool metropolitan cathedral, officially known as the metropolitan cathedral of christ the king and locally nicknamed “paddy’s wigwam” or “the mersey funnel” is the seat of the archbishop of liverpool and the mother church of the archdiocese of Liverpool. the grade i metropolitan cathedral is one of liverpool’s many listed buildings.
the cathedral’s architect, frederick gibberd, was the winner of a worldwide design competition. construction began in 1962 and was completed in 1967.
sincerest thanks to claire hanlon and the staff of the cathedral for welcoming me to this awe-inspiring place, one of the most peaceful and visually stunning buildings in britain.
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