St Michael and St George, White City facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Michael and St George, White City |
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| Parish Church of St Michael and St George, White City | |
St Michael and St George, White City as seen in Spring 2021
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 St Michael and St George, White City
Location in Greater London
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| 51°30′45″N 0°13′50″W / 51.512445°N 0.230576°W | |
| Location | 1 Commonwealth Ave, Shepherd's Bush, London, W12 7QR |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Tradition | Anglican |
| Website | St Michael and St George, White City |
| History | |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Dedicated | 1953 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | John Seely and Paul Paget |
| Style | Modernist |
| Years built | 1952-53 |
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| Parish | White City |
| Deanery | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Archdeaconry | Middlesex |
| Episcopal area | Kensington |
| Diocese | Diocese of London |
| Province | Canterbury |
The church of St Michael and St George, White City is a special church in west London. It serves the White City area, which is a large neighborhood with many homes. This area was built starting in the 1930s and finished after World War II. The church also helps people in new buildings near the old BBC Television Centre.
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Building the Church
The church building was designed by two British architects. Their names were John Seely and Paul Paget. The church officially opened its doors in 1954.
A book about London buildings describes the church. It says the church and its hall form an L-shape. They have gently curved roofs. There is also a painting above the main entrance.
Cool Art Inside
The church has some amazing artwork.
Large Wall Painting
There is a big painting above the main altar. It was created by an artist named Brian Thomas. This painting shows the two saints the church is named after. These are Saint Michael and Saint George. You can also see sheep grazing in the painting. As of 2019, this painting is covered by a special curtain.
Entrance Painting
The painting above the church's entrance was a community project. It was led by an artist named Peter Pelz around 1990. Many local people helped create it.
Sanctuary Murals
On the walls near the altar, there are large painted murals. These murals were also part of a community art project. This project happened in 1985. The artist Debbie de Beer led the project.
A special sign on the wall explains the murals. It says local people painted them in 1985. The murals show scenes from "The Way of the Cross." This was an Easter play performed in the streets of Shepherd's Bush in 1984.
Future of the Church
In November 2018, there was a plan to rebuild the church. The idea was to create a new church building. It would also have better community spaces and homes for church workers. These plans are currently on hold. This means they are not happening right now.
Images for kids
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Side chapel in St Michael and St George's church, c.2004.
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The sanctuary of St Michael and St George's church, c.2004.
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Exterior of St Michael and St George's church, looking south-west, c.2004.
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The high altar in St Michael and St George's church, c.2004.
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Sanctuary mural (south wall) "The Way of the Cross" (1985) by Debbie De Beer in St Michael and St George's church, c.2004.
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Sanctuary mural (north wall) "The Way of the Cross" (1985) by Debbie De Beer in St Michael and St George's church, c.2004.
