St Mary's Church, Hampton, Gothic Revival church in Hampton, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, England.
St Mary's Church, Hampton is a Gothic Revival church built from white brick with dressed stone details, sitting on raised ground above the Thames in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The tower holds eight bells and is clearly visible from the riverfront.
A church on this site is recorded as far back as 1342, when it was linked to Takeley Priory in Essex. The current building replaced an earlier structure and was designed by architect Edward Lapidge, completed in 1831.
St Mary's is used for weekly Anglican worship, with organ music and a choir that can sometimes be heard from outside. The churchyard, which wraps around the building, is a place where locals often pause during a walk along the Thames.
The main entrance on Thames Street is reached by steps at the south-west door, while the churchyard can also be accessed from Church Street. As the building sits on raised ground, visitors with mobility difficulties should check access arrangements before arriving.
The stained glass windows inside, including a Te Deum window behind the altar, were made by Eric Fraser, an illustrator better known for his work with the BBC. The oak chancel screen that divides the nave from the choir also serves as Hampton's town war memorial.
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