St Anne's Church, Wandsworth facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Anne's Church, Wandsworth |
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 St Anne's Church, Wandsworth
Location in London Borough of Wandsworth
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| 51°27′18″N 0°11′15″W / 51.4550°N 0.1875°W | |
| Location | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Architect(s) | Robert Smirke |
| Style | Greek Revival |
St Anne's Church, Wandsworth, is a beautiful and historic church located on St Ann's Hill in Wandsworth, London. It is a special building because it has been given a 'Grade II* listed' status. This means it is considered very important and is protected due to its unique history and architecture.
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Building a Historic Church
St Anne's Church is a type of building known as a Commissioners' church. These churches were built in the early 1800s to serve growing populations. St Anne's was constructed between 1820 and 1824.
The Architect's Design
The church was designed by a famous architect named Robert Smirke. He used a style called Greek Revival. This style was popular at the time and copied the look of ancient Greek temples.
Smirke also used a similar tower design for two other churches he built. These were St Mary's, Bryanston Square and St Philip's Church, Salford. However, those churches have round entrances called semicircular porticos. St Anne's has a different, unique entrance.
People Connected to St Anne's
Over the years, several interesting people have been part of St Anne's Church.
- Bertram Cunningham: He worked as a curate here in the 1890s. A curate is a priest who helps the main vicar. Later, Bertram Cunningham became the Principal of Westcott House, a famous college in Cambridge.
- James Booth: He served as the minister of St Anne's Church starting in 1854.
Find Out More
- St. Anne's Church Wandsworth website
