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St Saviour, Grand Drive, Raynes Park

Well south of Raynes Park station. It was built 1905-06, architect Arthur C. Blomfield, with extensions added in 1989.

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Sacred Heart, Edge Hill, Wimbledon (Roman Catholic)

On a hillside above Worple Road. It dates from 1886-1901 by F.A. Walters. The older stained glass is by Lavers &Westlake and Hardman.

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St John the Baptist, Spencer Hill, Wimbledon

Above Worple Road south-west of the town centre. It is by T.G. Jackson, dating from 1875.

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St Mark, St Mark’s Place, Wimbledon

Close to the station, it replaced a 19th century church that burnt down in 1966. It dates from 1968-69 and was designed by Humphreys & Hirst and David Nye & Partners.