All Saints Church, East Sheen facts for kids

All Saints Church, East Sheen, is a church found in East Sheen, a part of London. It's located where East Sheen Avenue and Park Avenue meet. This church belongs to the Church of England, which is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion. The church has a "Modern Catholic" style of worship. You can attend one of three regular Sunday services: at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, or midday.

About the Church Building

This church was built to serve the growing area of East Sheen. The very first stone, called the foundation stone, was put in place on October 28, 1928. This special event was done by Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, who was then known as the Duchess of York. She later became Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.

How the Church Was Built

The land for the church was given by Herbert Shepherd-Cross, who was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Bolton. He lived nearby at Palewell Lodge until he passed away in 1913. The church was officially opened and made sacred on All Saints' Day in 1929. The architects who designed the building were J E Newberry and C W Fowler.

Changes Over Time

Sadly, a fire in 1963 badly damaged a large part of the church's main area, called the nave. The roof had to be rebuilt after this fire.

Inside the church, you can see a beautiful stained glass window. This window was put in place in 1996 to remember Suzy Lamplugh. She and her family were members of the church.

The church also features terracotta sculptures called the Stations of the Cross. These were created by an artist named Nathan David.

There is a smaller chapel inside the church called the lady chapel. This chapel is used for the early morning service on Sundays and for other services during the week. The church also has a separate hall for events and activities.