Celebrating the art and architecture of St Mary’s and marking the 150th anniversary of consecration.

The Church of St Mary’s is, architecturally and artistically, one of the most distinguished Anglo-Catholic mission churches of the late nineteenth century in London. Since its consecration in 1874, the church has been the subject of near-continuous enrichment, embellishments and expansions. The outstanding architectural and historic interest of the building is recognised by a Grade II* listing by Historic England and the neighbouring Presbytery is listed at grade II Like so many mission churches of this type the elevation to the street is a sombre and austere one but this belies the opulence and magnificence of the decoration and fittings of the interior, and the stunning contemporary design by Matthew Lloyd Architects of the new community facilities completed last year. The Study Day will for the first time explore in detail how the Church came to be founded and its considerable contribution to nineteenth, twentieth and twenty-first century art and architecture. The day will draw together experts in their field and whilst concentrating upon St Mary’s will set the church in a wider context and will be of interest to all those involved with similar buildings and institutions.

Speakers

Michael Yelton - Martin Travers and his work at St Mary’s

Edmund Harris - R. J. Withers at 200 and St Mary’s at 150: The life and work of the Architect of the Church

Alan Powers - Stylistic Affinities: H.S. Goodhart-Rendel at St Mary’s

Kenneth Powell - Roderick Gradidge and St Mary’s

Alex Sherrat - Carving the Pineapple: The Twenty-First Century at St Mary’s

Chaired by Alexandrina Buchanan. The study day will begin at noon with coffee. A fork luncheon will be served and tea in the afternoon. The day will conclude with a drinks reception at 5.30pm.