St Anthony of Padua, Martinborough
The beautiful lines of St Anthony of Padua, the Catholic church in Martinborough. This view, from the western end of the church (also known liturgically as the "east end") shows the sanctuary. The southern side of St Anthony's, showing the attractive shaped nave windows and buttresses. A view of the church from Princess Street. A pair of nave windows. The stained glass windows underneath (just visible at the bottom of the picture) are covered by a clear protective layer. The northern side of the nave. Attractive tiles on the vestry roof are just visible. View of the church from the north-western corner, showing the vestry and sanctuary. History The first Catholic Church in Martinborough The Evening Post of 5 November 1894 carries an advertisement calling for tenders for a new Catholic church in Martinborough: TENDERS. GEO. K. BOND, Architect, Perry-street, Masterton, invites Tenders up to 12 noon of Monday, the 1