The church was consecrated in 1828 and was capable of seating 2000 worshipers.
Baptism records date from 1828, marriages from 1848 and burials from 1829.
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St Philip's church was built under the
"Million Pound" act, at a cost of over £11,000,
with the first stone being laid on 26th September 1828 on
land given by Mr R Gell. The church was consecrated in 1828 and was capable of seating 2000 worshipers. Baptism records date from 1828, marriages from 1848 and burials from 1829. |
For burial details 1829 - 1905 (Including
Wardsend Cemetery 1857-1905) see Transcription Projects and
Postal Publications
St Philip's churchyard was
famous as the scene of many body snatchings over the years. The
church finally closed in 1940 and was demolished around 1951.