St Paul's Church, New Southgate facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Paul's Church, New Southgate |
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Interior of St Paul's Church following restoration of the sanctuary in 2014
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| Location | Woodland Road, New Southgate, London, N11 1PN |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Parish church |
| Architect(s) | Sir George Gilbert Scott |
| Administration | |
| Parish | St. Paul, New Southgate |
| Deanery | Central Barnet |
| Archdeaconry | Archdeaconry of Hampstead |
| Episcopal area | Edmonton Episcopal Area |
| Diocese | Diocese of London |
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The Parish Church of Saint Paul is a Church of England church located in New Southgate, London. It is a welcoming place for people of all ages. You can find information about church services, baptisms, weddings, and funerals on their website: St Paul's Church website.
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History of St Paul's Church
Early Beginnings (1870s)
St Paul's Church started in 1870. It began as a special "mission" to the new area of Colney Hatch. This mission was led by an assistant curate from Christ Church, Southgate.
The church building itself was finished in 1873. In the same year, it became its own special church area, called a "chapelry." This new area was created from parts of the Southgate and Friern Barnet parishes. The vicar of Southgate helped choose the new leader for St Paul's.
Building the Church
Before the main church was built, services were held in a temporary building. This building was located in Ely Place. The land for the new church was likely given by G. Knights Smith, who was a big supporter of the project.
The first stone for the church was laid in 1872. The church was built using stone in a style called "Early English." This style is part of English Gothic architecture. The famous architect Sir George Gilbert Scott designed the church. It was officially opened and blessed in 1873.
The church has a main area called a chancel. It also has smaller chapels on the north and south sides. There is a small bell tower on the south side and a main area for people to sit, called a nave, with aisles.
Changes and Restoration
During World War II, in 1944, the church building was badly damaged by bombs. However, it was carefully repaired and restored by R. S. Morris. The restoration work was completed by 1957.
The original house for the vicar, called a vicarage, was built across the road from the church in 1878–80. This old vicarage was taken down in 1964. A new vicarage was then built on the church grounds, to the west of the church.
A special hall for the parish (the church community) was built north of the church in 1908. Parts of this hall were rebuilt in 1952.
Church Traditions
For most of its history, St Paul's Parish Church has tried to welcome people from different church traditions. This includes a style called "Anglo-Catholic," which became more common around 1914. This approach aims to reach out to many different worshippers.
