. Hi
This is a church that deserve a church micro.
now to the history courtesy of britain express
In 1837 William Petre, Lord Petre, gave money to build a Roman Catholic church on Ingrave Road in Brentford. In 1861 the church became a school, and a new, larger church was built on land given by Petre's son, the new Lord Petre. Following the aesthetic fashions of the times, this church, dedicated to St Helen, was built in Gothic Revival style. St Helens was not designed as a cathedral, but as a relatively small parish church, but then in 1917, it was raised to full cathedral status.
The interior decoration is restrained, but there are some definite highlights, including the bishop's cathedra, or chair, made in Pisa of Nabrassina stone, and set on a base of Portland stone. Around the nave arcade are terracotta roundels representing the stations of the cross. The roundels were designed by Raphael Maklouf, perhaps most famous for designing the likeness of Queen Elizabeth II that was used on all Commonwealth coins from 1985-97.
Now to the cache.
you are looking for some Gum. Bring your own pen and watch for muggles
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Well done mark142857 for the FTF