Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Brownhill Drive
Blackburn, BB1 9QR
Lancashire - Built
- 1933
- Listed status
- Grade II listed
- Architect
- F. X. Velarde
Sources: Wikipedia, Wikidata Q78596928, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting St Gabriel's Church
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About St Gabriel's Church
St Gabriel’s Church is an active Church of England place of worship on Brownhill Drive in Blackburn, Lancashire. The Grade II listed building occupies a prominent position on the town’s outskirts and is recognised as an important work in the development of modern English church architecture.
F. X. Velarde designed the church, which was built from 1932 to 1934 for £20,000 and was his first Anglican commission. Brick is the principal building material, while the interior has rendered walls and wood-block flooring. Its original design combined a long, sparsely lit nave with colourful decoration and fittings in chrome and stainless steel. Serious structural problems identified in 1969 led to extensive renovation between the early 1970s and 1977, including the loss of several original modernist elements. Brian Clarke created two stained-glass windows for the baptistery during this work. The organ was made by Jardine & Co. Ltd.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Gabriel's Church?⌄
St Gabriel's Church is at Brownhill Drive, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 9QR.
What denomination is St Gabriel's Church?⌄
St Gabriel's Church in Blackburn belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Gabriel's Church building?⌄
The building dates from 1933. It is on the statutory register as a Grade II listed building. The architect was F. X. Velarde.
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