Historic churches · London
St Jude's Church, Kensington
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St Jude's Church, Kensington is a historic church in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester Road · 0.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Jude's Church in Kensington is located at postcode SW5 0LX, and the nearest railway station is Gloucester Road, which is 0.3 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Jude's Church, Kensington is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Designed by George Godwin. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Address: http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q66364118. Coordinates: 51.4934°, -0.1876°.
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Heritage listing
St Jude's Church, Courtfield Gardens, Kensington, London, was designed by architects George Godwin and Henry Godwin, and built between 1867 and 1870; the tower and spire were constructed in 1879. It was built on the northern portion of Captain Robert Gunter's estate. The project was overseen by Reverend John Astbury Aston, and financed by John Derby Allcroft, a wealthy glove manufacturer. The construction, not including the tower, pulpit, font and organ cost £11,300, and was undertaken by Myers & Sons. The building is now occupied by St Mellitus College, led by the Dean, Russell Winfield. The college runs ordination and theology courses.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Jude's Church in Kensington is a historic church known for its beautiful architecture and serene atmosphere. Visitors can explore the church's interior and enjoy its peaceful surroundings.
From the Wikipedia article
St Jude's Church, Courtfield Gardens, Kensington, London, was designed by architects George Godwin and Henry Godwin, and built between 1867 and 1870; the tower and spire were constructed in 1879. It was built on the northern portion of Captain Robert Gunter's estate. The project was overseen by Reverend John Astbury Aston, and financed by John Derby Allcroft, a wealthy glove manufacturer. The construction, not including the tower, pulpit, font and organ cost £11,300, and was undertaken by Myers & Sons. The building is now occupied by St Mellitus College, led by the Dean, Russell Winfield. The college runs ordination and theology courses. On Sundays the building is one of five sites where the church of Holy Trinity Brompton meets.
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Background
Architecture
Under the leadership of HTB, and designed by HMDW Architects, work began in 2010 to transform the building into a theological college – St Mellitus College. The roof was entirely replaced, with like-for-like slates. The newly excavated undercroft houses two lecture rooms, offices and amenities. On the ground floor, the nave has been divided with intrusive glass screens, reducing its width significantly, and reducing its length by a full bay. A café has been installed in the greatly enlarged narthex. It has all been floored with a typical office-style carpet, which complements the modern commercial building ceiling of the new narthex. A new first floor, at the same level of the galleries,…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4934, -0.1876
- District
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Parish
- Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW5 0LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kensington and Bayswater
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester Road — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.thedraytonarmstheatre.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7593873 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Jude's Church, Kensington (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Jude Courtfield Gdns, exterior 2009.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Jude's Church, Kensington?
- St Jude's Church, Kensington is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW5 0LX), in the parish of Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area.
- What is St Jude's Church, Kensington?
- St Jude's Church, Kensington is a historic church in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Jude's Church, Kensington?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester Road, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW5 0LX.
- Is St Jude's Church, Kensington a listed building?
- St Jude's Church, Kensington is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Jude's Church, Kensington free to visit?
- Yes, St Jude's Church, Kensington is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Jude's Church, Kensington?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester Road, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW5 0LX.