Historic churches · London
St James's Church
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St James's Church — church in Sussex Gardens, Paddington, London.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lancaster Gate · 0.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St James's Church is located in Westminster, London, with the nearest railway station being Lancaster Gate, just 0.2 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St James's Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1841. Designed by George Edmund Street. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Named after St. James the Elder. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Sussex Gardens, Paddington, London". Coordinates: 51.5131°, -0.1765°.
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Heritage listing
St James' Church Paddington, also known as St James' Church Sussex Gardens, is a Church of England parish church in Paddington, London, in the United Kingdom. It is the parish church of Paddington. It is located at the western end of Sussex Gardens, a long tree-lined avenue about 175 metres (0.109 mi) north of Hyde Park.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St James's Church is a parish church located in Paddington, London, offering a rich sacramental and devotional worship experience in the Catholic Tradition of the Church of England. Visitors can attend daily Mass, special family services, and various community events throughout the week.
From the Wikipedia article
St James' Church Paddington, also known as St James' Church Sussex Gardens, is a Church of England parish church in Paddington, London, in the United Kingdom. It is the parish church of Paddington. It is located at the western end of Sussex Gardens, a long tree-lined avenue about 175 metres (0.109 mi) north of Hyde Park.
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Background
History
Until the 1840s, the parish church of Paddington was St Mary's Paddington Green. This building was too small to accommodate its burgeoning congregation, and in 1841–1843 a new church, St James's, was built to accommodate the worshippers and to replace St Mary's as the parish church. The original St James's church was designed by John Goldicutt (c. 1841) but was finished by George Gutch after Goldicutt's death. Goldicutt's original scheme was for a neo-classical design in yellow brick, influenced by his travels in Italy. The yellow brick was used but Gutch changed the style to Gothic. Within 40 years the congregation had outgrown its church building and an enlarged church was required. The…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5131, -0.1765
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- W2 3DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kensington and Bayswater
- Phone
- +44 20 3286 1017
- Established
- 1841
- Nearest railway station
- Lancaster Gate — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.stjamespaddington.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q16684477 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St James's Church, Paddington (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St James - Sussex Gardens.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St James's Church?
- St James's Church is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W2 3DE), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is St James's Church?
- St James's Church — church in Sussex Gardens, Paddington, London.
- How do I get to St James's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Lancaster Gate, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode W2 3DE.
- When was St James's Church built?
- Built or established in 1841. Designed by George Edmund Street.
- Is St James's Church a listed building?
- St James's Church is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St James's Church free to visit?
- Yes, St James's Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to St James's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Lancaster Gate, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W2 3DE.