Church of St Mark, Reading explained

St Mark, Reading
Coordinates:51.4544°N -0.9984°W
Location:Reading, Berkshire
Country:United Kingdom
Denomination:Church of England
Tradition:Anglo-Catholic
Heritage Designation:Grade II
Designated Date:2007
Architect:Montague Wheeler
Architectural Type:Parish church
Style:Arts and Crafts, Gothic
Groundbreaking:1905
Completed Date:1906
Materials:Red brick, slate, tile, stone
Parish:St. Mark and All Saints
Diocese:Diocese of Oxford

The Church of St Mark, Reading, is an Anglican church in Cranbury Road, Reading, Berkshire. It is part of the parish of St. Mark and All Saints, Reading, which includes All Saints' Church.[1]

Architecture

The present building dates from 1904 to 1905,[2] although the church was founded 15 years previously as a mission. Designed by Reading-based Scottish architect Montague Wheeler, the building is primarily Arts and Crafts but has Gothic references. The brickwork is red brick English bond with some stone and tile dressings, and the roof is slated. The stained glass windows on the western wall were made by Joseph Nuttgens and Reginald Hallward. The eastern face features a larger 1905–6 window by Charles Eamer Kempe. A number of flying buttresses support the building. On the north-west corner is an octagonal stair tower.

Organ

The church organ was installed by William Hill & Sons in 1912. Its loft is located at the west end of the building, and is painted and panelled.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: St Mark, Reading. A Church Near You. Archbishops' Council. 30 September 2012.
  2. Web site: Church of St Mark, Reading. British Listed Buildings. 30 September 2012.