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St Mary with St Alban
St Mary's Teddington, church.JPG
Location Teddington, London
Country England
Denomination Church of England
Website teddingtonparish.org
History
Status Parish church
Associated people Anglican
Administration
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's the main church for the local area. This church is actually made up of two older churches: St Mary's (the original parish church) and the nearby St Alban's.

The church building is on Ferry Road in Teddington. It's a very old building, with some parts dating back to the 1500s! Because of its history and importance, it has been given a special status called Grade II* listed since 1952. This means it's a very important historical building that needs to be protected.

One of the most famous people connected to the church was the Reverend Stephen Hales. He was a vicar here, but he was also a brilliant scientist! He made many important discoveries. He is buried right next to the church's tower. His work even inspired the creation of the nearby National Physical Laboratory, which is a big science center.

People Buried at St Mary's

Many interesting people have been buried at St Mary with St Alban over the centuries. Here are a few of them:

Famous Figures and Their Contributions

  • Sir Orlando Bridgeman (1606–1674): He was a lawyer and politician. He was a Member of Parliament and supported the King during the English Civil War.
  • Rear-Admiral Valentine Collard (c. 1770–1846): He was a naval officer who served in important wars like the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
  • Henry Flitcroft (1697–1769): Henry was a talented architect. He started from humble beginnings and became a very important architect for the King. He worked on famous buildings like Wimpole Hall and Woburn Abbey.
  • Stephen Hales (1677–1761): As mentioned, he was a clergyman and a scientist. He made big contributions to many different areas of science, including plant physiology and air quality.
  • Thomas Traherne (1636 or 1637–1674): He was a poet, a church leader, and a writer about religion. He was buried right under the church's reading desk.
  • John Walter (1738–1812): He was the person who started The Times newspaper, which is still a very famous newspaper today. He lived in Teddington.
  • Paul Whitehead (1710–1774): He was a poet and a satirist, known for his witty and sometimes critical writings.
  • Margaret Peg Woffington (1720–1760): She was a famous Irish actress and a well-known person in society during her time.

Gallery

  • St Marys Church, Teddington (geograph 2535948)

    St Mary's Church

  • St Mary's church, Teddington 21

    Churchyard

  • Interior of St Mary's church, Teddington

    Chancel

  • Stained glass window behind altar at St Mary's church, Teddington

    East window

  • Teddington, St Mary's church, East window detail

    East window detail

  • Monument for Henry Flitcroft, d 1769, at St Mary's church, Teddington

    Monument for Henry Flitcroft

  • Monument for Margaret Woffington, d 1760 at St Mary's church, Teddington

    Monument for Margaret Woffington

  • Monument for Stephen Hales, d 1761 at St Mary's church, Teddington

    Monument for Stephen Hales

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