religious
G H Lewis of Linden and Lewis, 1852
Albert Road, South Norwood, SE25 4JD
A Grade 2-listed mid-Victorian parish church in the Gothic style, built of Kentish ragstone with a slate roof. Unique features include a panel of hand-made decorated tiles beyond the High Altar - probably Royal Doulton - and five noted stained glass windows, probably by Alfred Hemming. The baptistery is also noteworthy, with its font and five murals of Biblical scenes, painted in oil on canvas.
Norwood Junction
130, 197, 312, 410
St Mark's is located at the junction of Albert Road and Coventry Road.
On-street parking available, free on Sundays.
St Mark's is the oldest church in the area. It was built in 1852 (mainly by public subscription), with various Victorian additions and alterations. A Grade 2 listed Victorian parish church built of Kentish ragstone with a slate roof, St Mark's is noted for its 170+ year history, and its long and continuing history of service to its local community.
The building is particularly noted for its stained glass -probably by Alfred Hemming, and the unique Royal Doulton tiling beyond the altar, and the five oil- on-canvas murals of Biblical scenes in the ornate Baptistery.
Drop in / Guided tour
mixed use, concert/performance space, community/cultural, entertainment, theatre
First opened in 1903, Stanley Arts continues its building's legacy as a beacon for the local community. This Grade II listed Edwardian theatre, gallery, and public hall reflects its founder's interest in the arts and sciences. The historic features of the building are sometimes hidden, other times flaunted. Our Open House tours cover everything past and present about this storied institution.
William Ford Robinson Stanley, 1903
