St Michael's Church was begun in 1839 when the land was gifted by William Cox during the development of Stockwell Park. It was built to the designs of William Rogers in the 'Lancet' or Early English style and accommodated 1,350 parishioners. It is Grade II listed and the design – Gothic Revival in style – is used “mischievously”, with a ring of little pinnacles around the spire (originally more flamboyant) adding a light hearted touch to a plain building. Thin iron cast columns support the large and wonderful galleries (which contain original box pews) and roof (out of sight behind the false ceiling). The biblical texts along the front of the galleries and the remnants of Victorian stencil work in the chapel indicate the original decoration.

The striking stained glass windows in the present sanctuary – 5 lancets dominated by the Ascended Christ – come from the 1950s and were designed by John Trinick. The windows either side of the Ascended Christ show Mary on the left and St Michael, the Archangel, standing on a dragon/Satan on the right. Either side of these are, on the left, Jairus and his daughter, and on the right, the widow of Nain and her son. They replace the original Victorian glass that was shattered by a doodlebug in 1944, which also clipped the spire and exploded on the houses where Slade Gardens lies.

As you go round the church, look into the Warrior Chapel with its wooden memorial to those linked to the church who died in the 1st World War. This chapel was given by the 8th Scout Group and the Scout banners are kept in the church just down from the Chapel.

More information on the building and history of the church is available on the Parish website.