St Luke's Church, Kingston upon Thames facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Luke's Church |
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South end of St Luke's Church, built 1886–87
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Traditional Catholic |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Years built | 1887 |
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| Parish | St Luke's, Kingston |
| Deanery | Kingston |
| Archdeaconry | Wandsworth |
| Diocese | Southwark |
St Luke's Church is a special old building in Kingston upon Thames, London. It is a Church of England church located on Gibbon Road. The church was designed by architects Kelly & Birchall from Leeds. It was built between 1886 and 1887 by a local company called W. H. Gaze.
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History of St Luke's Church
St Luke's Church was built to serve the people who worked on the railway. Their homes were in the streets around the church, just north of the railway station in Kingston. The area was not very wealthy.
Royal Help for the Church
Even though the parish was poor, the first vicar's wife knew important people. She helped the church get support from famous figures. One of the most notable was Princess Mary Adelaide of Cambridge. She was the granddaughter of George III and the mother of Queen Mary. Queen Mary later became the wife of George V.
This important help allowed for the church to be built as grand as it is today. The tall spire of the church was finished in 1891. This was possible because Lady Wolverton gave more money for the building.
Finding the Original Design
A painting that shows the first design for the church still exists. It shows that the church was built almost exactly as the architects planned. Only the spire's design was changed a little bit. Also, a clock was added to the tower.
Two people from the local church did a lot of research. They found this painting on August 2, 2019. Now, the painting is kept by the vicar of St Luke's Church, Fr Martin.
St Luke's Church Today
St Luke's Church is part of the Church of England. It follows a traditional style of worship. The church holds services on Sunday mornings and evenings. There are also services on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and on Wednesday evenings. The current vicar is Fr Martin Hislop.
