Richmond and Putney Unitarian Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Richmond and Putney Unitarian Church |
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| Location | Richmond & Putney Unitarian & Free Christian Church, Ormond Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 6TH, UK |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Unitarianism |
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| Architect(s) | T Locke Worthington |
| Years built | 1896 |
The Richmond and Putney Unitarian Church is a special place of worship. It is located on Ormond Road in Richmond, London. This church is part of the Unitarian faith. Unitarianism is a type of Christianity that focuses on individual freedom in faith. It also emphasizes reason and a belief in one God.
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The Church Building and Its Design
The main church building was completed in 1896. It was designed by a talented architect named T Locke Worthington. The church has a beautiful apse, which is a rounded part at the end of the building. This apse features five tall, narrow windows.
Stained Glass Windows
These special windows are made of stained glass. They were created in 1912 by a famous company called Morris & Co.. Stained glass windows often tell stories or show important symbols through colorful glass pieces.
Later Additions
In 1966, a new part was added to the back of the church. This extension was designed by another architect, Kenneth Tayler. These additions help the church serve its community better.
Joining of Congregations
In 1985, something important happened. The Unitarian church community from Putney joined with the Richmond congregation. This meant that two groups of Unitarian worshippers became one larger group.
The Putney Church's Journey
Before joining Richmond, the Putney Unitarian Church had its own history. For a while, they met at the Wandsworth Unitarian Church. However, in 1967, that church building was taken over for a road-widening project. This meant the Putney congregation needed a new home.
They opened a new church building in 1968. This new church was located on Upper Richmond Road. It was also designed by Kenneth Tayler, the same architect who designed the extension for the Richmond church. After the Putney congregation merged with Richmond in 1985, their old building on Upper Richmond Road was sold. It then became a church for the All Saints Liberal Catholic Church.
Images for kids
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The Wandsworth Unitarian Church on East Hill. It was taken down in 1967.
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The former Putney Unitarian Church on Upper Richmond Road. It became a Liberal Catholic Church in 1985.
More Information
- Official website: http://www.rpuc.org.uk/
