About Christ Church

  Christ Church was built as the Parish Church of Tynemouth to replace St.    
  Mary's which was inside the walls of Tynemouth Castle. It was consecrated to 
  the service of God by the Bishop of Durham, John Cosin on Sunday 5th July 
  1668.

  The first church, which was a functional preaching house, probably plainly   
  built in the form of a cross, has been greatly altered and extended since its 
  consecration. The building we have today, more than 330 years later, has 
  changed radically but continues in the service of God.

  In the Lady Chapel a light burns continuously where the Reserved Sacrament 
  is kept and you may wish to light a candle yourself, as a prayer for someone in 
  need. Christ Church is not just an old building but a church, used daily for 
  worship and prayer. You are welcome to join us at any of our services.

  Extracted from "The History of Christ Church, North Shields" by Michael Scott. Copies of which 
  are on sale from Christ Church.