St Luke's Kentish Town, Gothic Revival church in Kentish Town, London, England
St Luke's is a red brick church building featuring stone dressings, a tiled roof, and a prominent tower topped with a gabled roof and arcaded belfry openings. The structure follows Gothic Revival principles with vertical lines and decorative details that articulate the facade and interior spaces.
The church was built between 1867 and 1869 following the demolition of the previous St Luke's Church on Euston Road. Construction was funded by compensation from the railway company that had caused the earlier building's removal.
The four stained glass windows along the south clerestory were created in 1910 by Morris & Co, featuring designs from Edward Burne-Jones and John Henry Dearle. These windows shape how light fills the interior and show how craftsmanship was woven into religious spaces at the turn of the century.
The church is accessible during the week, giving visitors time to view the interior and windows at their own pace. You should check opening times ahead of your visit if planning to come outside of services.
This was architect Basil Champneys' first church design, before he went on to create the John Rylands Memorial Library in Manchester. The building marks the start of an important career in Victorian architecture.
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