• The Church and Friary of St Francis, known locally as Gorton Monastery, is a Grade II* listed former Franciscan friary in Gorton, Manchester, England.
  • In an attempt to save the church and adjoining friary, her and husband Paul set up the charity, The Monastery of St Francis and Gorton Trust.
  • Photo taken at Gorton Monastery by Vincenzo D. on 10/22/2015.
  • This article delves into the fascinating story of Gorton Monastery, its turbulent past, and its triumphant resurgence as a spiritual and cultural oasis.
  • Designed by Edward Pugin, whose father helped design the houses of Parliament, Gorton Monastery is considered to be one of his finest masterpieces.
  • ...endangered sites alongside the Taj Mahal. and now in the third decade of restoration, the multi award-winning Gorton Monastery is open daily for regular arts...
  • The church of St Francis Gorton, known locally as Gorton Monastery, was built by a small group of Belgian Franciscans, who arrived in Manchester in 1861.
  • Gorton Monastery bespeaks both artistic wonder and architectural prowess, as well as deep spiritual ignorance.
  • Its proper title is Manchester Monastery but most people in the city know it as Gorton Monastery.
  • The ‘Welcome wing’ at Gorton Monastery is a new HLF-funded building directly adjacent to the grade 2* listed existing construction, and includes provision for...