In a message dated 05/02/2004 07:58:54 GMT Standard Time, relder@tiscali.co.uk writes: > Can anyone tell me the nearest RC Church to Oxclose Washington Tyne &Wear > around 1880/1900 &is it still standing > In 1902 there was a Catholic Chapel, dedicated to Our Blessed Lady Immaculate. TWAS have records up to 1920. The present Church is Our Blessed Lady Immaculate Catholic Church Village Lane Washington Tyne & Wear NE38 7HS I don't know if this is the same church. Regards Stan Mapstone