St George's Church, Anglican church in Letchworth Garden City, England
St George's Church is a modern Anglican worship building with a distinctive arrow-shaped design topped by a tall concrete spire. The interior features curved seating made from African wood that surrounds the central altar, creating an intimate worship space.
The church was built in 1964 to serve the growing community in Letchworth's planned expansion, replacing an earlier parish church. It represents the post-war shift toward modern architecture for religious buildings.
The church was built as part of the garden city movement and embodies the community's embrace of modern design for worship. The name connects this place to wider Anglican tradition while serving as a spiritual center for residents of the planned town.
The interior layout and open design make it easy for visitors to view the space and architectural details from different angles. A brief visit is usually sufficient to appreciate the modern design and the crafted elements throughout.
A fiberglass sculpture by artist Harry R Phillips hangs above the altar and expresses themes of Resurrection and Ascension through its form. The artwork shows how contemporary artists contributed their vision to this modern worship space.
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