St Andrew's Church, Surbiton facts for kids
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| St Andrew's Church, Surbiton | |
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| 51°23′36″N 0°18′32″W / 51.3933°N 0.3088°W | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Gothic |
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| Parish | Surbiton |
| Deanery | Kingston |
| Archdeaconry | Wandsworth |
| Diocese | Southwark |
St Andrew's Church in Surbiton is a special place of worship. It is one of two Church of England churches in Surbiton, London. The church is named after Saint Andrew. You can find it where St Andrew's Road and Maple Road meet.
History
Building the Church
St Andrew's Church was built a long time ago. Construction started in 1871 and finished in 1872. A famous architect named Sir Arthur Blomfield designed it. The church cost about £6,602 to build.
A very wealthy woman named Angela Burdett-Coutts paid for the church. She was from the famous Coutts Bank family. The church was officially opened in 1872. In 1983, it was given a special Grade II listing. This means it is an important historic building.
Church Features
The beautiful stained glass windows tell stories. The glass above the chancel and near the baptistry was made by Lavers, Barraud and Westlake. Other stained glass windows were added later.
Later Additions
The church tower was added in the early 1900s. It cost £1,400 to build. This tower was a gift to thank the Prince of Wales. He later became King Edward VII. The gift was given after he recovered from an illness. In 2009, St Andrew's Church had some restoration work done. This helped to keep the building in good condition.
Gallery
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The Nave, which is the main part of the church where people sit.
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A beautiful Rose Window, often found in Gothic churches.
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The West window, another lovely stained glass feature.
