St Elisabeth's Church, Eastbourne facts for kids
St Elisabeth's Church is a special church located in the Old Town area of Eastbourne, England. People often call it St E's. It's an Anglican church, which means it belongs to the Church of England. The church was built in 1938 by local architects named Stonham & Sons and Fenning. Its hall is a great example of the building style from that time.
The church has a fascinating history, especially with its artwork. There was an older church building next door that was taken down around 2019-2020. This old building used to hold beautiful paintings by an art expert named Ernest William Tristram. These paintings, called the Tristram Panels, are now safe in the new domed church building. They show important moments from the life of John the Baptist and his parents, Zacharias and Elizabeth. Tristram also created other artworks in famous places like York Minster.
Another amazing artist, Hans Feibusch, painted large murals in the church's crypt. He created these wall paintings in 1944. Feibusch used the story of The Pilgrim's Progress to share his own journey. He had to leave his home as a refugee and found a new life in Britain. Local people even helped him paint the mural! Today, this artwork is a registered War Memorial. It honors people who were affected by war.
Inside St E's
-
Christmas celebrations
-
The worship area
-
Looking up at the dome
-
Christingle service
-
The main hall
More to Explore
- List of places of worship in Eastbourne
- Listed buildings in Eastbourne
