The Roman Catholic Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Helen in the Diocese of Brentwood, Essex (UK). / Historic England ArchiveBrentwood, England, Jul 14, 2022 / 02:11 am (CNA).Brentwood Cathedral, the first classical cathedral to be built in England since London s famous St. Paul s, has achieved a coveted recognition that shows a changing attitude to "serious classical architecture", according to its designer.The Roman Catholic Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Helen in Brentwood, about 30 miles to the East of London in the county of Essex, was opened in 1991 and is now officially regarded as a particularly important building of more than special interest according to the accreditation of Historic England, the British government s public body tasked with protecting historic buildings. Brentwood Cathedral was inspired by the designs of acclaimed architect Sir Christopher Wren. It is regarded as revolutionary in its radical use of classical architecture, an
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