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St Peter's Church, Walworth
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St Peter's Church, Walworth — church in London Borough of Southwark, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Elephant & Castle · 0.9 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Peter's Church in Walworth is located in Southwark, London, with the postcode SE17 2TL. The nearest railway station is Elephant & Castle, which is 0.9 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Peter's Church, Walworth is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1823. Designed by John Soane. Built in the Georgian architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in London Borough of Southwark, UK". Coordinates: 51.4866°, -0.0926°.
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Heritage listing
St Peter's Church is an inclusive Anglican parish church in Walworth, London, in the Woolwich Episcopal Area of the Anglican Diocese of Southwark. It was built between 1823–25 and was the first church designed by Sir John Soane, in the wave of the church-building following the Napoleonic Wars. It is the best preserved of Soane's churches.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Peter's Church in Walworth is a historic parish church designed by Sir John Soane, celebrating its 200th anniversary. The church offers a welcoming environment for worship and community activities, featuring a blend of modern and traditional music during services.
From the Wikipedia article
St Peter's Church is an inclusive Anglican parish church in Walworth, London, in the Woolwich Episcopal Area of the Anglican Diocese of Southwark. It was built between 1823–25 and was the first church designed by Sir John Soane, in the wave of the church-building following the Napoleonic Wars. It is the best preserved of Soane's churches.
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Background
History
It is a Commissioners' church, receiving a grant under the Church Building Act 1818 towards the cost of its construction. The church cost £18,592 (equivalent to £|r=-4}}}} in ), and the grant from the Church Building Commission amounted to £9,354. The church is a Grade I listed building. It resembles two other churches by the same architect — in particular Holy Trinity Church Marylebone — in its use of London stock brickwork with stone dressings, and carries the Soane hallmark of tall arched windows set in recesses. The depressed Ionic front with cornice and balustrade over avoids the architectural problems encountered when a pediment is used. The east end was altered in 1888, and following…
Visiting
Today, St Peter's thrives as an Anglican parish church serving the community of East Walworth. St Peter's also enjoys close links with St Peter's CofE Primary School and nursery, where the Rector is Chair of Governors. The joyful Parish Mass is at 10.30am on Sundays. In 2022, Southwark Council completed the pedestrianisation of Liverpool Grove to the front of the church.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4866, -0.0926
- District
- Southwark
- Parish
- Southwark, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE17 2TL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Peckham
- Established
- 1823
- Nearest railway station
- Elephant & Castle — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Mon-Thu 9.15am to late afternoon; closed Fri-Sun
- Official site
- www.stpeterswalworth.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q7595299 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Peter's Church, Walworth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Peter's Chancel.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Peter's Church, Walworth?
- St Peter's Church, Walworth is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE17 2TL), in the parish of Southwark, unparished area.
- What is St Peter's Church, Walworth?
- St Peter's Church, Walworth — church in London Borough of Southwark, UK.
- How do I get to St Peter's Church, Walworth?
- The nearest railway station is Elephant & Castle, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE17 2TL.
- When was St Peter's Church, Walworth built?
- Built or established in 1823. Designed by John Soane.
- Is St Peter's Church, Walworth a listed building?
- St Peter's Church, Walworth is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Peter's Church, Walworth free to visit?
- Yes, St Peter's Church, Walworth is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Peter's Church, Walworth?
- The nearest railway station is Elephant & Castle, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE17 2TL.