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J Loughborough Pearson, 1881
St Michael's Church, Poplar Walk, Croydon, CR0 1UA
St Michael's is a Grade 1 listed building by architect J L Pearson. It was described by the poet John Betjeman as”one of Pearson’s loveliest churches” and Pevsner stated that “The interior is one of Pearson’s finest, and one of the most satisfying of its date anywhere”. There are particularly fine interior furnishings by eminent artists such as Bodley, Temple Moore and Comper.
West Croydon, East Croydon
194, 198, 64
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Step-free access is via the Narthex door at the North East corner of the building.
Outstanding Anglo-Catholic Church, candles and aroma of incense. Fine architecture and interior fittings. Seating and refreshments available
10:00–16:00
An opportunity to explore the Grade I listed Church and to see its outstanding fixtures and fittings
10:00–16:00
An opportunity to explore the Grade 1 listed Church and its outstanding fixtures and fittings. From 11- 12.30 there will be a Solemn Mass.
Guided tour
12:00–13:00
A tour of the Church, led by one of the Parish Clergy
How to book
Bookings will open at midday on 19 August. You won't be able to book a ticket before then.
Guided tour
15:00–16:00
Built for Rites: a tour to show how the architecture of the Church is shaped by the liturgical rites of Christian worship.
How to book
Bookings will open at midday on 19 August. You won't be able to book a ticket before then.
Guided tour
15:00–16:00
A tour of the Church led by one of the Parish Clergy
How to book
Bookings will open at midday on 19 August. You won't be able to book a ticket before then.
In 1879 J L Pearson was appointed to design this Church, which was to be an Anglo-Catholic Church, reflecting the principles and aesthetics of the Oxford movement. The Church, which Pearson himself was to describe as 'a place for real worship' was dedicated on October 1st 1881 and consecrated in 1895. Fine interior fittings by leading ecclesiastical artists and furnishers were added throughout the 20th Century.
