St Mary with St Alban, Teddington

St Mary with St Alban stands on Ferry Road and displays architectural elements spanning several centuries, with parts dating back to the 16th century. The building physically combines two former parish churches into one structure, preserving distinctive features from both original buildings.

The church took its current form when two separate parish churches merged and retained architectural layers from different time periods. This process reflects how the local community's needs changed and evolved over generations.

The names reflect two communities that merged into one parish over time, visible in how the building combines their separate identities. Inside and around the churchyard, the graves of notable figures like scientist Stephen Hales and Times newspaper founder John Walter remind visitors of the church's place in local and national life.

The building sits easily accessible on Ferry Road, with regular services and community activities happening throughout the year. Visitors should check ahead for current opening times and events to plan their visit accordingly.

The church received Grade II* listed status in 1952, recognizing it as a building of special architectural interest in England. This protection highlights how the combined structure was valued enough to preserve despite being a merger of two separate buildings.

Location: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

Website: http://stmarywithstalban.org

GPS coordinates: 51.42850,-0.32532

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:07