Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help

           (formerly known as Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour)

In 1914 a local lady lost her son in action in the First World War. She bought the local rubbish tip and on it in 1922 built the Church of Our Lady in his memory. She presented a silver cup to the first baby baptised there and a suite of  furniture to the first couple married. Since that time it has been the Roman Catholic parish church for Sands End.

The Church, situated on the corner of Stephendale Road and Tynemouth Street, was designed by Father Benedict Williamson. It is a masterpiece of light and space. Its soaring classical columns and Romanesque arches give it a height and grandeur that make it look deceptively large.

The Egyptian details reflect the fascination of the time with all things Egyptian after the discovery of Tutankhamen’s tomb. The Stations of the Cross are magnificent. Each is a meditation in its own right.

Read present parish priest Father Roger's message and the memories and photographs of former parishoners