St Mary's Church, Barnes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Parish Church of St Mary, Barnes |
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 The Parish Church of St Mary, Barnes
Location in Surrey
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| Location | Church Road, Barnes, London, SW13 9HL |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Central |
| History | |
| Founded | 1100/1150 |
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| Years built | 1100–1150 |
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| Parish | Barnes |
| Archdeaconry | Wandsworth |
| Episcopal area | Kingston |
| Diocese | Southwark |
St Mary's Church, Barnes, is a very old and important church in Barnes. Barnes used to be in Surrey but is now part of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. This church is so special that it's listed as a Grade II* building, which means it's historically important.
St Mary's Barnes is a busy Christian community. It has many members and strong connections with the local area. It works together with two other churches, St Michael and All Angels, Barnes and Holy Trinity Barnes. Together, they form the Barnes Team Ministry. The current main priest, called the Team Rector, is Rev'd James Hutchings.
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A Look at St Mary's History
This church was built a very long time ago, between the years 1100 and 1150. It was made from a strong stone called flint.
Early Expansions and Important Events
The church became bigger and was officially blessed again in 1215. This happened right after the famous Magna Carta document was signed. The person who blessed it was Cardinal Stephen Langton (around 1150–1228). He was the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1207 to 1228.
The church was made longer towards the west in the 1200s. Later, it was extended to the east, creating a special area called a chancel. A tall tower was added to the west side in the late 1400s. In the late 1700s, the north wall was taken down to make a wider area called a north aisle. The tower's set of eight bells was finished in 1897. This was to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, which marked 60 years of her being queen.
The 1978 Fire and Restoration
On June 8, 1978, a big fire sadly damaged parts of the church. However, the old tower and the Norman chapel, which was part of the original building, were mostly saved.
The church was rebuilt by an architect named Edward Cullinan. He made sure to include parts of the old building in the new design. The north wall now has a beautiful east window in the Gothic Revival style. The church was officially opened again in February 1984. The oldest part of the building is now called the Langton Chapel, named after Archbishop Stephen Langton. Special doors were made in memory of Viera Gray, with engravings by Josephine Harris.
Notable People Buried Here
Some interesting people are buried in the churchyard of St Mary's.
- Major General Roger Elliott (around 1665–1714) lived nearby at Byfeld House. He was buried here in May 1714.
- John Moody (around 1727–1812) was an actor. He lived near the church from about 1780 until he passed away. He is buried in the churchyard with his two wives.
Gallery
- Exterior of the church
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Exterior view
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Church entrance
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Clock
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20th-century extension
- Interior of the church
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Interior view
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Langton Chapel
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1508 brass monument to Edith and Elizabeth Wylde in Langton Chapel
