Christ Church, Richmond

Christ Church sits on Kew Road in a Gothic Revival style completed in 1894, built from stone with a spacious interior designed to hold around 750 people. The building combines sturdy Victorian craftsmanship with religious architecture typical of its era.

Mary, Duchess of Teck laid the foundation stone in 1894, following the departure of about 1,300 worshippers from St John the Divine. This group sought to establish evangelical worship services in the area.

The congregation initially conducted services in an iron church on Park Lane, sharing the space with the Baptist congregation of Duke Street Church.

The building merged with Holy Trinity Church in Sheen Park in 1977 and ceased functioning as a church in 1986. It has since been converted into residential apartments and is no longer accessible for worship or tours.

A large community hall was built alongside the church in 1895 to host meetings and gatherings beyond regular worship. This adjoining space became a hub for local activities and events.

Location: Richmond

GPS coordinates: 51.46730,-0.29590

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:02