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As early as the 1920s, All Saints' was already being considered for redundancy by the Church of
England. With better social housing in the city, many of the parish's residents had relocated causing the congregation of the church to drop rapidly. This was further aided by the purchase of other larger
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saw the introduction of a regular programme of events at All Saints'. Beginning with
October Fest, a series of five Sunday lunchtime recitals, Music At All Saints' has attracted a loyal audience. These concerts present innovative and diverse combinations of instruments and repertoire and have been
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with Robert Lloyd Parry, an Autumn exhibition on the textiles of the church and a traditional magic show. Money raised from ticketed events goes to support restoration of the interior lighting, and equip the church with toilet facilities and running water. The external appearance of the church is
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It is most notable for its high proportion of pale, silver-tint glass, which is believed to be a rebellion against the dark, rich colours prevalent in stained glass of the time and it allows much-needed light into the chancel. In the north wall of the nave are three windows by
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was donated by Jesus
College and the new building was erected at its junction with Manor Road. The old church was demolished in 1865. The churchyard of the original church is now an open space known as All Saints' Garden and contains a memorial cross designed by
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Other projects in 2022 include FABULATION, an art exhibition inspired by the interior decoration of the church and created by
Jennifer Campbell, Toby Upson, Cathy Lomax and Luke Burton. Also a live performance of ghost stories by
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The church's spire is a prominent
Cambridge landmark. At around 175 feet (53 m) in height it was, at its construction, the tallest building in the city; it remains the city's third tallest building, after the chimney of
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residences by
University colleges whose students did not need a non-collegiate church in which to worship. The final vicar was installed in 1945 and, upon his retirement, services ceased in July 1973. It lay
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for several years and fell into disrepair, during which time plans to demolish part of the building arose. These were abandoned in 1981. Today the church is available to hire for a wide range of events.
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and the other by Philip Webb with possible additions by F. R. Leach. High in the west end window are two angels - a sun bearer and a moon bearer designed and produced by
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in 1981. Opening times vary and visitors should contact the
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host to three world premiere performances. They continue monthly on the first Sunday of the month.
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908:"All Saints' Church, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire"
514:installed in 1944 which features depictions of
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333:Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge
327:, used as the model. The final ornament was a
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1006:- The new website of All Saints', Jesus Lane
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813:"All Saints Church (Grade I) (1126204)"
447:. Around the upper walls are texts from the
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699:Nave stencilling by F. R. Leach & Sons
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1078:Grade I listed churches in Cambridgeshire
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27:Church in central Cambridge, England
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208:All Saints'
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129:Coordinates
1032:Categories
1022:Eventbrite
824:19 January
795:References
749:Jesus Lane
461:Beatitudes
401:openings.
284:Jesus Lane
212:Jesus Lane
139:52°12′30″N
100:Jesus Lane
629:The altar
411:alabaster
395:gargoyles
353:redundant
291:in 1882.
216:Cambridge
175:Completed
142:0°07′24″E
110:Cambridge
922:25 March
757:See also
751:terraces
443:and the
405:Interior
375:Ancaster
339:, later
280:box pews
96:Location
865:1 April
568:Gallery
430:cornice
399:lucarne
387:chancel
238:History
123:England
120:Country
985:31 May
948:31 May
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416:, the
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