St Jude's Church, Kensington, Victorian church in Collingham Road, Kensington, England.
Description
St Jude's Church is a Victorian place of worship in Kensington built with Kentish ragstone walls and ashlar stone details. The structure features more than 40 steeply pitched gabled roof slopes that give it a striking silhouette across the roofline.
History
The building was designed and constructed by architects George and Henry Godwin between 1867 and 1870. A tower and spire were added in 1879 to complete the exterior.
Culture
The church holds carefully crafted elements including a marble pulpit by Thomas Earp and an alabaster reredos with mosaics by Antonio Salviati. These details show how much care Victorian craftspeople put into religious spaces.
Practical
The building now serves as St Mellitus College for ordination and theology courses, and hosts Holy Trinity Brompton on Sundays. The space remains in active use, so access may depend on scheduled activities and programs.
Did you know?
The nave features galleries on three sides at the first floor level, supported by banded iron columns topped with sheet copper capitals. This two-level design allows the space to hold more people while creating visual interest and depth inside.
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