St Matthew, Hallowell Lane, Northwood (Roman Catholic)
A plain church of 1923-24 in a road off the main street near Northwood Station. The aisles were extended in 1983 by Gerald Murphy of Burles, Newton & Partners
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St Edmund the King, Pinner Road, Northwood Hills
A late church by N.F. Cachemaille-Day, dating from 1964, the lady chapel at right angles to the church is the chancel of a former hall church of 1935.
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St Thomas Moore, Field End Road, Eastcote (Roman Catholic)
Just down the road from the Anglican church this is a church of 1976 by John Newton of Burles, Newton and Partners, incorporating a hall of 1937 by L. Shattock.
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St Lawrence, Bridle Road, Eastcote
The church of a “metroland” suburb. It dates from 1932-33 and is by Sir Charles Nicholson.
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St Martin, High Street, Ruislip
The medieval parish church of Ruislip in the town centre. At its heart is a 13th century building, with a 15th century tower and a south aisle, chapel and chancel rebuilt or added in the 15th century. Ewan Christian restored the chancel in 1869 and Gilbert Scott the nave in 1886. There is much 19th century glass, medieval wall paintings and big collection of hatchments.
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Sacred Heart, Pembroke Road, Ruislip (Roman Catholic)
Round the corner from Ruislip Manor station. A basilica of 1939 by George Drysdale, entered through a covered way to the halls added in 1984.
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St Paul, Tiverton Road, Ruisip Gardens
Deep in suburbia a church of 1936 by N.F. Cachemaille-Day. The south aisle was added in 1952.
St Gregory the Great, Victoria Road, South Ruislip (Roman Catholic)
On the main road towards Ruislip, an oval church of 1965-1967 by Gerald Goalen. The baptistry glass is by Patrick Reyntiens, the other windows were added in 1987-1989 and are dalle de verre by Charles Norris.
St Mary, The Fairway, South Ruislip
In a smart suburban street not far from South Ruislip station, this is a church of 1958-59 designed by Laurence King. It was closed for 5 years up to June 2024 for asbestos removal and other renovation work. The external crucifixion is by Brian Asquith as is the font decoration. The Virgin and child carving is by John Hayward and the stained glass by Keith New.
St John (former), Uxbridge Moor
Closed in 1993 and now converted to housing, this church was right on the Buckinghamshire border west of the town centre. It dates from 1838 and is by Henry Atkinson.
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London Churches in photographs 