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First Cathedral
The first St Mary's Cathedral is built. It's a simple stone structure, built in the gothic style. -
Extensions
Extensions begin, under the direction of the architect A W N Pugin, who designs it in a more correct gothic style. -
The fire in the church
A fire occurs on the 29th of June and the church is ruined. -
A new cathedral
A new foundation stone was layn, with plans from the architect William Wilkinson Wardell, to make it an outstanding revival of gothic architecture. -
Northern section
The northern section of the cathedral is now open and dedicated, despite being incomplete. -
Central tower and open section
The central tower and opened section are now completed and dedicated. -
Free of debt
St Mary's now becomes free of debt and subsequently is consecrated. -
Almost complete
The naive is completed and the cathedral is complete, apart from the spires. -
Minor Basilica
Pope Pius the XI gives St Mary's cathedral the title of Minor Basilica. -
Finally finished
The spires are built, 72 years after the rest of the building had been completed.
