Church of All Saints, Medieval church in West Ham, England
Church of All Saints is a Grade I listed church in West Ham featuring a stone tower from the early 15th century, with Norman walls containing rounded arches and supporting pillars. The roof and interior structures show modifications from different periods reflecting subsequent renovations and changes.
The church was founded around 1150 and received a charter from King Henry II between 1181 and 1182 confirming its connection to Stratford Langthorne Abbey. This royal confirmation helped establish its importance in the region.
The interior features an ornate reredos by Sir Charles Gilbert Scott, the architect behind the Albert Memorial. The work shows how leading Victorian artists applied their skills across different commissions.
The location is easily reached on foot and offers nearby parking along with accessible toilets for visitors. The building may be closed at times due to events or maintenance work, so checking ahead is helpful.
The tower contains a clock designed in 1857 by Lord Grimthorpe that served as the prototype for the Big Ben mechanism. This connection placed the building in the history of Victorian engineering innovation.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
