All Saints Church, Twickenham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints Church, Twickenham |
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| 51°26′37″N 0°21′03″W / 51.44372°N 0.35091°W | |
| OS grid reference | TQ 14703 72926 |
| Location | Campbell Road, Twickenham, TW2 5BY |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Anglo-Catholic |
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| Deanery | Hampton |
| Archdeaconry | Middlesex |
| Diocese | Diocese of London |
All Saints Church in Twickenham is a Church of England church. You can find it on Campbell Road in Twickenham, which is part of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The main priest, called the vicar, is Father Alex Lane.
All Saints Church, Twickenham
All Saints Church is known for being an Anglo-Catholic church. This means it is part of the Church of England but follows many traditions similar to the Roman Catholic Church. Because of these traditions, the church has a special arrangement. It receives guidance from the Bishop of Fulham, who is currently Jonathan Baker. This special guidance is called "alternative episcopal oversight." It helps the church keep its traditional practices.
A Special Building
The church building itself is quite old. It was built between 1913 and 1914. This makes it over 110 years old today! In 1986, the building was given a special status. It became a Grade II listed building. This means it is recognized as an important historical or architectural site. Being Grade II listed helps protect the building. It ensures that any changes made to it are carefully planned. This way, its special features are kept safe for the future.
