Historic churches · London
St Mary's Church, Twickenham
In or near Thames Ditton.
St Mary's Church, Twickenham is a historic church in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Twickenham · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
St Mary's Church in Twickenham is located at postcode TW1 3DT and is approximately 0.5 km from Twickenham railway station. Entry is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
St Mary's Church, Twickenham is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Designed by John James. Built in the baroque architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Named after Mary. Coordinates: 51.4470°, -0.3251°.
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Heritage listing
St Mary's Church, Twickenham, also known as St Mary the Virgin, Twickenham, is a Grade II* listed Church of England place of worship dedicated to Saint Mary the Virgin. It is on Church Street, Twickenham in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, England. The parish church stands a short distance from York House and the banks of the River Thames, immediately opposite Eel Pie Island.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Mary's Church in Twickenham is a Christian community that focuses on nurturing relationships with God and supporting children and young people. The church hosts regular services and various community events, welcoming everyone to participate in its activities.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary's Church, Twickenham, also known as St Mary the Virgin, Twickenham, is a Grade II* listed Church of England place of worship dedicated to Saint Mary the Virgin. It is on Church Street, Twickenham in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, England. The parish church stands a short distance from York House and the banks of the River Thames, immediately opposite Eel Pie Island.
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Background
History
by Peter Tillemans, c.1724. The tower of St Mary's can be seen on the right of the painting]] The church stands on the site of an earlier one and incorporates its 15th-century medieval tower. On 9 April 1713 the ancient church's 14th-century nave collapsed. The painter Godfrey Kneller was a churchwarden of St Mary's at the time and was active in the plans for reconstruction in the Neo-classical style by the local architect John James. A local resident, Lady Wentworth, wrote a month after the collapse that it had been foreseen by a new vicar, Dr Pratt: On 20 June 1721 Dr Pratt baptised at the church "James Shandayes and John Twogood", described as two Indian princes. They were followed in…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4470, -0.3251
- District
- Richmond upon Thames
- Parish
- Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW1 3DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Twickenham
- Phone
- +44 20 8892 4077
- Nearest railway station
- Twickenham — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Sa 13:00-15:00; Su 14:00-16:00
- Official site
- www.stmarytwick.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1441788 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Twickenham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Twickenham, St Mary's Church - geograph.org.uk - 164928.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Church, Twickenham?
- St Mary's Church, Twickenham is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW1 3DT), in the parish of Richmond upon Thames, unparished area.
- What is St Mary's Church, Twickenham?
- St Mary's Church, Twickenham is a historic church in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Twickenham?
- The nearest railway station is Twickenham, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TW1 3DT.
- Is St Mary's Church, Twickenham a listed building?
- St Mary's Church, Twickenham is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Mary's Church, Twickenham free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary's Church, Twickenham is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Twickenham?
- The nearest railway station is Twickenham, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW1 3DT.