St Wilfrid's Church, Brighton, Grade II listed church in Elm Grove, Brighton, England.
Description
St Wilfrid's Church is a brick building on Elm Grove that combines Gothic elements with 1930s modern design. It features a distinctive tower with a saddleback roof and narrow side aisles throughout the interior.
History
Architect Harry Stuart Goodhart-Rendel designed the building in the 1930s to replace a temporary tin structure serving the growing Elm Grove community. This shift marked the transition from temporary to permanent structures for the neighborhood.
Culture
Sir John Betjeman recognized the church as an exemplar of 1930s ecclesiastical architecture, highlighting its significance in British architectural development.
Practical
The building was converted into residential flats after blue asbestos was discovered in 1980, though its protected exterior structure was maintained. The interior is now private residential space, but the architectural features remain visible from outside.
Did you know?
A large mural by Hans Feibusch was created inside the building between 1940 and 1941, adding significant artistic value. This artwork represents a notable example of artistic decoration that was incorporated into British churches during that period.
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