St Peter's Church, Brighton, Gothic Revival church in Brighton, England
St Peter's Church is a Gothic Revival church located between London Road and Lewes Road, built with Sussex sandstone and featuring a prominent tower with ten bells. The structure displays distinctive architectural details characteristic of this style, with a straight-ended chancel and soaring tower.
Sir Charles Barry designed the building between 1824 and 1828, and it served as Brighton's parish church from 1873 onwards. This role continued for more than a century before changing in 2007.
The building contains stained-glass windows created by Charles Eamer Kempe, including a window given by Brighton residents in memory of Queen Victoria. These works shape how light fills the interior and tell stories through their imagery.
The location sits conveniently between London Road and Lewes Road in the city center and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors should note that regular services take place throughout the week, with multiple Sunday options available for those wishing to attend worship.
The church's ten bells were cast in 1914 and resumed ringing in December 2022 after years of silence during renovation work. This return brought back a distinctive sound to the city center that residents had not heard in quite some time.
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