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Corpus Christi, Langdon Street, Tring (Roman Catholic)

On the western edge of the town centre, the basis of the building is from 1912 and designed by a C. Green. A tower and south aisle were added in the 1960s by George Mathers. Reconstruction in 1995-99 by Anthony Delarue turned the church by 180 degrees and added a new aisle.

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St Bartholomew, Vesta Avenue, St Albans (Roman catholic)

Designed by George A.J. Mathers 1962-64. Despite the central spire and lantern it is still a traditionally planned building. It sits on the south-eastern edge of St Albans.

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Marychurch, Batterdale Old Hatfield (Roman Catholic)

At the base of the hill below Hatfield House in Old Hatfield, this circular church dates from 1969-70 and is by George Mathers of Mathers, Thomas and Associates. The previous church (St Theresa) of 1929 is now its hall. The interior glows with dalle de verre glass made by Charles Norris of Buckfast Abbey.

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