St Mary with St Alban facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mary with St Alban |
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| Location | Teddington, London |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | teddingtonparish.org |
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| Status | Parish church |
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| Deanery | Hampton |
| Archdeaconry | Middlesex |
| Episcopal area | Kensington |
| Diocese | Diocese of London |
| Province | Canterbury |
St Mary with St Alban is a special church in Teddington, London. It's a Church of England parish church, which means it serves the local community. This church is actually made up of two older churches: St Mary's and the nearby St Alban's. The main church building, St Mary's, is very old, with some parts built in the 1500s!
The church building is on Ferry Road in Teddington. It's a "Grade II* listed" building. This means it's a very important historic place that needs to be protected. The old St Alban's Church is now an arts center, right across the road.
One of the most famous people connected to this church was the Reverend Stephen Hales. He was a vicar here, but he was also a brilliant scientist! His work helped create the nearby National Physical Laboratory. He is buried right next to the church tower.
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Famous People Buried Here
Many interesting people are buried at St Mary with St Alban. Here are a few:
Sir Orlando Bridgeman
Sir Orlando Bridgeman (1606–1674) was a lawyer and politician. He was a member of the House of Commons from 1640 to 1642. He supported the King during the English Civil War.
Rear-Admiral Valentine Collard
Rear-Admiral Valentine Collard (around 1770–1846) was a naval officer. He fought in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
Henry Flitcroft
Henry Flitcroft (1697–1769) was a famous architect. He started from a simple background and became the "Comptroller of the King's Works." This was a very important job in charge of royal buildings. He worked on big projects like Wimpole Hall and Woburn Abbey.
Stephen Hales
Stephen Hales (1677–1761) was a clergyman and a scientist. He made many important discoveries in different science fields. He is buried next to the church tower.
Thomas Traherne
Thomas Traherne (1636 or 1637–1674) was a poet and a religious writer. He was an Anglican cleric, which means he was a priest in the Church of England. He is buried under the church's reading desk.
John Walter
John Walter (1738–1812) was a publisher. He started The Times newspaper, which is still famous today. He lived in Teddington.
Paul Whitehead
Paul Whitehead (1710–1774) was a poet and satirist. He was known for his witty and sometimes sharp writings.
Peg Woffington
Peg Woffington (1720–1760) was a very popular Irish actress and socialite. She was famous on the stage in her time.
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St Mary's Church
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The peaceful churchyard
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Inside the church, looking towards the chancel
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The beautiful East window made of stained glass
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A closer look at the East window's details
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The monument for architect Henry Flitcroft
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The monument for actress Margaret Woffington
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The monument for scientist Stephen Hales
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