St Peter's, Notting Hill facts for kids

Quick facts for kids St Peter's Notting Hill
St Peter's Notting Hill, viewed from Stanley Gardens
Location	Kensington Park Road, London
Country	United Kingdom
Denomination	Church of England
Architecture
Architect(s)	Thomas Allom
Style	Classical Revival
Years built	1845
Administration
Parish	St Peter's Notting Hill
Diocese	London

St Peter's Notting Hill is an old church in Notting Hill, London. It was built a long time ago, during the Victorian era. The church is located on Kensington Park Road. A famous architect named Thomas Allom designed it in a classical style. Building started in 1855 and finished in 1857.

History of St Peter's Church

Notting Hill's Early Days

In the mid-1800s, Notting Hill was mostly countryside. It was not a busy city area like it is today. New buildings started to appear in the 1840s. One of the first big projects was on the Ladbroke Estate. Here, another church called St John's Notting Hill was finished in 1845.

Why St Peter's Was Built

Soon after St John's was built, people realized that the growing area needed another church. A kind businessman named Charles Henry Blake helped make this happen. He gave the land for St Peter's Church. Mr. Blake had become very rich by trading a blue dye called indigo in India. He then made even more money by buying and selling land in Notting Hill. He also helped build many homes there. In 1845, he had already given a lot of money to help build St John's Church.

Design and Construction

St Peter's Church was designed by Thomas Allom. He also planned the nearby streets, Stanley Crescent and Stanley Gardens. These streets were built by Charles Henry Blake.

Work on St Peter's Church began in November 1855. The church was officially opened on January 7, 1857. The Bishop of London at that time, Archibald Campbell Tait, led the special ceremony. St Peter's was built to hold 1,400 people. It is believed to be the last Anglican church built in London during the 1800s in the classical style.

Church Architecture

St Peter's is known for its beautiful design. It is listed as a Grade II* building, which means it is very important. The inside of the church is very fancy. Many of the tall pillars have shiny gold tops.

St Peter's Today

Church Parishes

In 1982, the churches of St John's and St Peter's shared the same vicar. Then, in 1986, they became one united church parish. However, on January 1, 2003, the two churches became separate again. They still work together as part of a group of churches.

Community Use

Today, St Peter's Church is also used for special lunchtime concerts in Notting Hill.

Images for kids

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  The beautiful interior of St Peter's Church