St Gabriel's Church, North Acton facts for kids
St Gabriel's Church is a special building for the Church of England community in North Acton and Park Royal. It serves as their local parish church. You can find it on Noel Road, right next to the North Acton Playing Fields.
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What is St Gabriel's Church?
St Gabriel's Church is a place where people gather for worship and community events. It's part of the Church of England, which is the main Christian church in England. This church helps people in the North Acton area connect with their faith and each other.
How Old is St Gabriel's Church?
St Gabriel's was built a long time ago, in the early 1930s. It was one of many new churches created by Arthur Winnington-Ingram, who was the Bishop of London at the time. He wanted to build churches in London's new, growing suburbs. St Gabriel's celebrated its 80th birthday in July 2011!
Who Designed St Gabriel's Church?
The church was designed by an architect named Ernest Charles Shearman. He created the plans for the building. Inside, you can find some interesting art and historical items.
What Art Can You See Inside?
- An original painting called The Annunciation by artist John Pelling. This painting shows an important moment from the Bible.
- Two stone carvings, called friezes, made by George Tinworth in 1870. These friezes are named The Brazen Serpent and Descent from the Cross. They used to be in Sandringham church. The Royal Collection gave them to St Gabriel's in 1930 after the church asked for donations to help with its construction.
Other Special Items in the Church
- A special cloth called a high altar frontal. This was used during the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
- A stone font that was originally in Westminster Abbey. A font is a basin used for baptisms. This one still has carved symbols from Westminster Abbey on it.
