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St John the Divine (Former), Bedford Hill, Balham now Burlington School of English.

May 31, 2022 20:48 / 1 Comment on St John the Divine (Former), Bedford Hill, Balham now Burlington School of English.

Designed by R.J. Withers the east end, which was constructed in 1883-1884 faces the road. Work on the nave began in 1899 and was completed the following year. It was declared redundant in 1985, having been disused since early 1983. Since then it has been used as a warehouse and offices, a care home, and now an English language school called The Burlington School of English.

St James Norlands, St James Gardens

June 8, 2016 20:17 / Leave a comment

The centrepiece of a private square, it dates from 1844-45 and was designed by lewis Vulliamy. The chancel was added by R.J. Withers in 1876.

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St John the Evangelist, Church Road, Sidcup

February 21, 2014 20:05 / 2 Comments on St John the Evangelist, Church Road, Sidcup

To the east of the town centre, but hidden down a side turning. It is a large church of 1899-1901 by George Fellowes-Prynne, added to a chancel and lady chapel of 1882 by R.J. Withers. It features one of Fellowes-Prynne’s characteristic stone screens. The pulpit is of 1651. The church more foundation and consecration stones than any other church I know of.

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St Paul, Wilton Place, Knightsbridge

February 3, 2013 13:21 / Leave a comment

Designed by Thomas Cundy II in 1840-1843. In 1870-71 the chancel was lengthened by R.J. Withers in 1870-1871 and then further extended by G.F, Bodley in 1891-92 Bodley is also responsible for many of the church’s fittings such as the screen, reredos and organ case. The Stations date from 1920-1922 and are by Gerald Moira and the tiled decoration was added 1869-1879 and is attributed to Daniel Bell.

St Mary, Bourne Street, Victoria

February 3, 2013 12:19 / Leave a comment

Its entrance is hidden away behind buildings, designed by R.J. Withers in 1873-74. The porch was added by H.S, Goodhart-Rendell 1925-28. It is a centre of high church Anglicanism. These images were taken during an exhibition of vestments and most of the nave seating had been removed.