William Temple Memorial Church, Wythenshawe | |
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53°22′40″N2°15′50″W / 53.377640°N 2.263785°W | |
Location | Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester |
Country | England |
Denomination | Church of England |
Website | https://www.wythenshawe-anglican.org/williamtemple.html |
Architecture | |
Heritage designation | Grade II |
Architect(s) | George Pace |
Years built | 1959-60 |
Administration | |
Division | Deanery of Withington |
Diocese | Manchester |
Parish | Wythenshawe |
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