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St John the Baptist RC Church
Type:Church / Chapel
Dowling Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 1EX
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Described as one of Rochdale's hidden gems the church has a beautiful, recently restored mosaic. Designed and created by a firm of Italian craftsmen in 1933, the enormous mosaic covers the entire wall behind the altar and took over a year to complete.
| 2026 opening (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) |
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