St Clement's Church, Notting Dale facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Clement's Church, Notting Dale |
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| Church of St Clement with St Mark, Notting Dale | |
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| 51°30′44″N 0°12′57″W / 51.5121°N 0.2158°W | |
| Location | Treadgold Street, Notting Hill, London, W11 4BP |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Inclusive Anglo-Catholic |
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| Status | Active |
| Dedication | St Clement and St Mark |
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| Functional status | Parish church |
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| Archdeaconry | Archdeaconry of Middlesex |
| Episcopal area | Kensington Episcopal Area |
| Diocese | Diocese of London |
| Province | Province of Canterbury |
St Clement's Church is a Church of England church located in Notting Hill, London. It is a special building, officially recognised as a grade II listed building. This means it is an important historical building that needs to be protected.
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History of St Clement's Church
Building the Church
St Clement's Church was designed by an architect named James Piers St Aubyn. A person called Reverend Arthur Dalgarno Robinson helped pay for the church to be built. The church was officially opened and blessed in 1867.
Church in the Spotlight
In 1988, St Clement's Church was used as a filming location. It appeared in an episode of a popular TV show called "The Bill". The episode was titled "Trespasses".
On May 19, 1994, the church received its special status. It was officially named a grade II listed building.
Helping the Community
In June 2017, a very sad event happened nearby. The Grenfell Tower fire affected many people in the area. St Clement's Church quickly became a place where people could go for help. It served as a relief centre for those who needed support.
St Clement's Today
What Kind of Church Is It?
Today, St Clement's Church is part of the Diocese of London. It follows an "Inclusive Anglo-Catholic" tradition. This means it welcomes everyone and has a style of worship that includes older traditions.
People of St Clement's
Past Leaders
Many important people have worked at St Clement's Church over the years. For example, George Austin, who later became a senior church leader, was an assistant here from 1957 to 1959. Kenneth Leech, another well-known figure, was an honorary assistant curate from 1982 to 1988.
Current Vicar
The current vicar of St Clement's Church is The Reverend Gareth Wardell. He has been leading the church since 2020.
Gallery
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The Sanctuary inside the church
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The Nave, the main part of the church
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The Font, used for baptisms
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A Side Chapel with an altar
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Another view of a Side Chapel
