St Simon's Church, Shepherd's Bush facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Simon's Church, Shepherd's Bush |
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Church of St Simon, Shepherd's Bush
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| Location | Shepherd's Bush, London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | https://www.stsimons.co.uk |
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| Dedication | St Simon |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Sir Arthur Blomfield |
| Style | Victorian Gothic |
| Years built | 1879 - 1886 |
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| Diocese | London |
St Simon's Church is a special Church of England church located in Shepherd's Bush, London. It was built a long time ago, between 1879 and 1886. A famous architect named Sir Arthur Blomfield designed it in a style called Gothic Revival. This means it looks a bit like the grand old churches from the Middle Ages. You can find St Simon's Church on the south side of Shepherd's Bush Green, on Rockley Road.
Building St Simon's Church
St Simon's Church is a beautiful building from the late Victorian era. This means it was built when Queen Victoria was still ruling, towards the end of the 1800s. Construction started in 1879 and finished in 1886.
The first step was laying the foundation stone on March 6, 1878. This important stone was placed by John Derby Allcroft. He was a kind person who helped many charities and was also a Member of Parliament. The very first church service was held in 1880.
The church's main parts, like the chancel (the area around the altar), the parish hall (a community room), and the tall spire, were all finished by 1886. The tower and spire are colorful, with different shades of stone arranged in horizontal stripes.
The Church Organ
The church has a very old organ! It was made in 1865. In 1893, St Simon's bought it from Dunblane Cathedral in Scotland. The organ was then "rebuilt" (which means fixed up and improved) by a company called Eustace Ingram in London that same year.
St Simon's Today
Today, St Simon's Church is surrounded by homes built around the same time it was, during the late Victorian and early Edwardian periods. It's just a short walk from Shepherd's Bush Green. The church still has its impressive spire and clock tower, which stand tall over the neighborhood. The current vicar, who leads the church, is The Reverend Cameron Collington.
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