Historic churches · London
St Mary Magdalene church, Richmond, London
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St Mary Magdalene church, Richmond, London — church in Richmond, London.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Richmond · 0.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Mary Magdalene church in Richmond, London, the nearest railway station is Richmond, located 0.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TW9 1SN, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Mary Magdalene church, Richmond, London is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Designed by Arthur Blomfield. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Richmond, London". Coordinates: 51.4602°, -0.3038°.
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Heritage listing
St Mary Magdalene, Richmond, in the Anglican Diocese of Southwark, is a Grade II* listed parish church on Paradise Road, Richmond, London. The church, dedicated to Jesus' companion Mary Magdalene, was built in the early 16th century but has been greatly altered so that, apart from the tower, the visible parts of the church date from the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. Since 1996 St Mary Magdalene's has been part of the Richmond Team Ministry, which also includes the churches of St John the Divine and St Matthias.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Mary Magdalene Church is one of three Anglican churches in the Richmond Team Ministry, located in south-west London. Visitors can attend various services, including Holy Communion and Choral Evensong, and experience the church's community-focused activities.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary Magdalene, Richmond, in the Anglican Diocese of Southwark, is a Grade II* listed parish church on Paradise Road, Richmond, London. The church, dedicated to Jesus' companion Mary Magdalene, was built in the early 16th century but has been greatly altered so that, apart from the tower, the visible parts of the church date from the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. Since 1996 St Mary Magdalene's has been part of the Richmond Team Ministry, which also includes the churches of St John the Divine and St Matthias. It has a strong musical tradition and offers choral services each Sunday.
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Background
History
The initial chapel was built in around 1220. The church was entirely reconstructed during the reign of Henry VII who, after rebuilding the royal palace of Sheen, renamed Sheen as Richmond in 1501. The two bottom sections of the tower that survive from this period were re-faced in flint in 1904. In the early 17th century, a south aisle was added to the nave. The north aisle was added in 1699. The original nave and the south aisle were rebuilt in 1750, and iron window frames replaced the original windows in 1850. The plaster ceiling over the nave was replaced in 1866 by the architect Arthur Blomfield with timberwork, described by Bridget Cherry and Nikolaus Pevsner as "inappropriate".…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4602, -0.3038
- District
- Richmond upon Thames
- Parish
- Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW9 1SN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond Park
- Phone
- 0208 940 0362
- Nearest railway station
- Richmond — 0.4 km
- Official site
- richmondteamministry.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594587 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary Magdalene, Richmond (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Richmond St Mary Magdalene's Church 003.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary Magdalene church, Richmond, London?
- St Mary Magdalene church, Richmond, London is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW9 1SN), in the parish of Richmond upon Thames, unparished area.
- What is St Mary Magdalene church, Richmond, London?
- St Mary Magdalene church, Richmond, London — church in Richmond, London.
- How do I get to St Mary Magdalene church, Richmond, London?
- The nearest railway station is Richmond, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TW9 1SN.
- Is St Mary Magdalene church, Richmond, London a listed building?
- St Mary Magdalene church, Richmond, London is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Mary Magdalene church, Richmond, London free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary Magdalene church, Richmond, London is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary Magdalene church, Richmond, London?
- The nearest railway station is Richmond, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW9 1SN.