In response to Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Blue & White
Fairhaven United Reform Church ©HelenBushe
This unusual Grade II listed building in Lytham St Annes, known locally as The White Church, was built in 1904 in a style known as “Free Byzantine”. The Congregational Union of England and Wales raised half a million guineas for the build which took 8 years. Several architects competed for the contract which stipulated that the church must be “distinctive”. I think they were successful in this. The church is glazed in white tiles and has a minaret where you would expect a spire.
The White Church is on the coast and looks especially impressive with a blue sky backdrop.
10 Comments
Cee Neuner · 13 April 2016 at 15:16
Such a stunning blue and white photo. Perfect for the challenge. 😀
HMB · 13 April 2016 at 15:55
Thanks Cee. Glad you like it.
Laurie Graves · 13 April 2016 at 13:37
Very distinctive, indeed!
HMB · 13 April 2016 at 22:33
Yes isn’t it. Thanks for visiting.
Seattle Park Lover · 13 April 2016 at 03:18
Beautiful building and great photo.
HMB · 13 April 2016 at 07:54
Thanks for looking and your kind comment.
AngelAmbroseArt · 12 April 2016 at 19:57
Stunning!
HMB · 12 April 2016 at 20:08
Thank you. It’s quite a local landmark.
Kevin · 12 April 2016 at 19:34
Love the contrast between the church and sky like you mentioned – very “punchy” 🙂
HMB · 12 April 2016 at 20:08
Thanks Kevin.