St Barnabas Church, Walthamstow facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Barnabas and St James the Greater, Walthamstow |
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View of the western end of St Barnabas Church
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| Location | Barnabas Road Walthamstow, London, E17 8JZ |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | https://www.saintbarnabaswalthamstow.com/ |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Founded | 1900 |
| Dedication | Barnabas and James the Great |
| Dedicated | 7 November 1903 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Parish church |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Designated | 24 February 1981 |
| Architect(s) | William Douglas Caröe |
| Style | Arts and Crafts / Perpendicular Gothic |
| Years built | 1902-1903 |
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| Archdeaconry | West Ham |
| Diocese | Chelmsford |
The Church of St Barnabas and St James the Greater is a special church in Walthamstow, East London. It's part of the Church of England. This church was built a long time ago, during the Edwardian era. It's also a very important building, listed as Grade II*. This means it's protected because of its history and beauty.
History of the Church
The church started in 1900 with a temporary building. This was an "iron mission church," also known as a tin tabernacle. It was like a church made from iron sheets. This first building was put up on some land in Walthamstow.
In 1901, a special church area, called an ecclesiastical parish, was created for it. The land for the church was given by Richard Foster. He was a rich merchant from the City of London. Mr. Foster helped build many new churches in the area. He also paid for the main church building, a church hall, and a vicarage (the house where the vicar lives). These buildings were meant for the people living in the new Warner Estate nearby.
The main church building was constructed between 1902 and 1903. The famous architect W. D. Caröe designed it. He used a mix of Arts and Crafts and Perpendicular Gothic styles. The church was officially opened on November 7, 1903. Edgar Jacob, who was the Bishop of St Albans at the time, led the dedication ceremony.
In 1961, the St Barnabas church area joined with another church's area. This was the St James the Greater Church, which had closed down. A new small chapel was then made inside St Barnabas church. This chapel is dedicated to St James. It even includes the altar from the old St James church. In 1981, the church was given its special Grade II* listed status. This means it's recognized as a very important historic building.
Gallery
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The sanctuary, high altar and east window
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The south arcade and aisle
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St James's Chapel
