Multifunctionality and Ecumenism in Post-War British Church Architecture: Two Projects by Martin Purdy

In the period following the Second World War, both the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of England underwent profound transformations, driven by the influence of the Liturgical Movement. Within the Church of England, the reflection of these innovations is evident in the architectural projects of...

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Published in:	Histories of Postwar Architecture
Main Author:	Lorenzo Grieco
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	University of Bologna 2025-04-01
Subjects:	britain liturgy and architecture multi-purpose church martin purdy ecumenism
Online Access:	https://hpa.unibo.it/article/view/19673

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