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St Mary Magdalene church, Richmond, London

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St Mary Magdalene church, Richmond, London — church in Richmond, London.

St Mary Magdalene church, Richmond, London, historic churches in London

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Richmond · 0.4 km
  • Free entry

About

St Mary Magdalene church, Richmond, London is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Designed by Arthur Blomfield. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Richmond, London". Coordinates: 51.4602°, -0.3038°.

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Heritage listing

St Mary Magdalene, Richmond, in the Anglican Diocese of Southwark, is a Grade II* listed parish church on Paradise Road, Richmond, London. The church, dedicated to Jesus' companion Mary Magdalene, was built in the early 16th century but has been greatly altered so that, apart from the tower, the visible parts of the church date from the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. Since 1996 St Mary Magdalene's has been part of the Richmond Team Ministry, which also includes the churches of St John the Divine and St Matthias.

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From the Wikipedia article

St Mary Magdalene, Richmond, in the Anglican Diocese of Southwark, is a Grade II* listed parish church on Paradise Road, Richmond, London. The church, dedicated to Jesus' companion Mary Magdalene, was built in the early 16th century but has been greatly altered so that, apart from the tower, the visible parts of the church date from the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. Since 1996 St Mary Magdalene's has been part of the Richmond Team Ministry, which also includes the churches of St John the Divine and St Matthias. It has a strong musical tradition and offers choral services each Sunday.

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Background

History

The initial chapel was built in around 1220. The church was entirely reconstructed during the reign of Henry VII who, after rebuilding the royal palace of Sheen, renamed Sheen as Richmond in 1501. The two bottom sections of the tower that survive from this period were re-faced in flint in 1904. In the early 17th century, a south aisle was added to the nave. The north aisle was added in 1699. The original nave and the south aisle were rebuilt in 1750, and iron window frames replaced the original windows in 1850. The plaster ceiling over the nave was replaced in 1866 by the architect Arthur Blomfield with timberwork, described by Bridget Cherry and Nikolaus Pevsner as "inappropriate".…

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Coordinates
51.4602, -0.3038
Parish
Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
Postcode
TW9 1SN
Parliamentary constituency
Richmond Park
Nearest railway station
Richmond0.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Mary Magdalene church, Richmond, London?
St Mary Magdalene church, Richmond, London is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW9 1SN), in the parish of Richmond upon Thames, unparished area.
Is St Mary Magdalene church, Richmond, London a listed building?
St Mary Magdalene church, Richmond, London is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is St Mary Magdalene church, Richmond, London free to visit?
Yes, St Mary Magdalene church, Richmond, London is free to enter.
How do I get to St Mary Magdalene church, Richmond, London?
The nearest railway station is Richmond, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW9 1SN.