The Church of St Simon is a Church of England parish church in Shepherd's Bush, London. It was built circa 1879 - 1886, designed by architect Sir Arthur Blomfield in the Gothic Revival style with a tower. The church is located on the south side of Shepherd's Bush Green on Rockley Road.
| 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 |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Simon |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Sir Arthur Blomfield |
| Style | Victorian Gothic |
| Years built | 1879 - 1886 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | London |
| Clergy | |
| Vicar(s) | The Reverend Cameron Collington |
History edit
19th century edit
St Simon's church is a late Victorian church building built from 1879 - 1886, and designed by the noted architect Sir Arthur Blomfield. The foundation stone was laid on 6 March 1878 by the philanthropist and evangelical Anglican John Derby Allcroft, MP for Worcester.[1] The first service was conducted in 1880.[2]
The chancel, parish hall and spire were completed in 1886. The tower and spire are polychrome with horizontal bands of stonework.[2]
The organ dates from 1865, and was purchased from Dunblane Cathedral in 1893. The organ states that it was "rebuilt by Eustace Ingram, London 1893".[2]
20th century edit
In 1903 stained glass was installed in the East window to commemorate the first vicar, the Reverend Robert Handcock.[2]
St Simon's in the present day edit
Today St Simon's is surrounded by late Victorian and early Edwardian terraced housing, and is located a few hundred yards south of Shepherd's Bush Green. It retains its original imposing spire and clock tower.[2] The vicar is The Reverend Cameron Collington.[2]
See also edit
Gallery edit
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St Simon's Church, Shepherd's Bush, Foundation Stone
Notes edit
References edit
- Denny, Barbara, Hammersmith and Shepherd's Bush Past, Historical Publications Ltd, London 1995
- Historic England. "Church of St Simon and attached Hall (1376084)". National Heritage List for England.
External links edit
- Official St Simon's website Retrieved 22 January 2020
- Official St Simon's Facebook page Retrieved 22 January 2020