Historic churches · London
Church of St Lawrence, Little Stanmore
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Church of St Lawrence, Little Stanmore — church of England church in Stanmore, London.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Canons Park · 0.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Lawrence in Little Stanmore is located at postcode HA8 6RB and is accessible via Canons Park station, which is 0.4 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Lawrence, Little Stanmore is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1550. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church of England church in Stanmore, London". Coordinates: 51.6083°, -0.2893°.
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Official information
The Church of St Lawrence in Little Stanmore is an inclusive Anglican church that serves the local community and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. Visitors can attend services, including the Parish Eucharist, and explore the church's historical significance.
From the Wikipedia article
St. Lawrence, Whitchurch, is a Church of England parish church in Little Stanmore in the London Borough of Harrow, England. The building is Grade I listed. It retains a stone tower dating from ca. 1360, but the main body of the building was constructed in the 18th century in Baroque style.
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Background
History
The original medieval church was reconstructed by the architect John James, working for a wealthy client James Brydges. Brydges, who was later 1st Duke of Chandos, started rebuilding the church and Cannons, his nearby country house, around the time he succeeded his father as ninth Baron Chandos in 1714. Brydges had a habit of changing his architect and in 1715 John James was replaced as architect for the house by James Gibbs, who may have been involved in the completion of the church prior to its reopening in 1716. Brydges later constructed a private chapel in the house, but he continued to take a personal interest in the church, where he had a gallery for the use of himself and his…
Description
The highly decorated interior of the church is unusual in England, Continental Baroque rather than English Baroque in style.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6083, -0.2893
- District
- Harrow
- Parish
- Harrow, unparished area
- Postcode
- HA8 6RB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harrow East
- Phone
- +447860690503
- Established
- 1550
- Nearest railway station
- Canons Park — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.little-stanmore.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527676 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Lawrence's Church, Whitchurch (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Little Stanmore, Church of St Lawrence - geograph.org.uk - 92097.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Lawrence, Little Stanmore?
- Church of St Lawrence, Little Stanmore is in London, United Kingdom (postcode HA8 6RB), in the parish of Harrow, unparished area.
- What is Church of St Lawrence, Little Stanmore?
- Church of St Lawrence, Little Stanmore — church of England church in Stanmore, London.
- How do I get to Church of St Lawrence, Little Stanmore?
- The nearest railway station is Canons Park, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode HA8 6RB.
- When was Church of St Lawrence, Little Stanmore built?
- Built or established in 1550.
- Is Church of St Lawrence, Little Stanmore a listed building?
- Church of St Lawrence, Little Stanmore is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Lawrence, Little Stanmore free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Lawrence, Little Stanmore is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Lawrence, Little Stanmore?
- The nearest railway station is Canons Park, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HA8 6RB.