St Alban's Catholic Church, North Finchley facts for kids
St. Alban's Catholic Church is a special church in North Finchley, London. It is part of the Catholic Church and is located on the corner of Nether Street and Birkbeck Road. This church belongs to the Barnet area within the larger Diocese of Westminster.
The church was started in 1903 and finished in 1908. It is named after Saint Alban, who was a very important saint. You can even see a statue of Saint Alban in a special spot on the church's tower.
Remembering Heroes: The War Memorial
Right next to the main door of the church, there is a special memorial. This memorial honors the brave people who died in the First World War. It lists many different names from various groups who served.
One of the names you will find is Cyril Edward McLaughlin. He was a brave officer in the Royal Navy. In 1919, he received a special award called the Distinguished Service Order. He earned this award for being very courageous. He helped clear and destroy dangerous underwater mines, even when enemies were shooting at him. Sadly, Cyril McLaughlin died after the war ended. He was serving on a ship called HMS Humber in Russia on October 5, 1919. He was buried in a cemetery there.
Church Pictures
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The war memorial next to the main entrance.
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Main entrance.
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Statue of St Alban.
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