St Simon's Church, Shepherd's Bush Explained

St Simon's Church, Shepherd's Bush
Denomination:Church of England
Diocese:London
Dedication:St Simon
Architect:Sir Arthur Blomfield
Style:Victorian Gothic
Years Built:1879 - 1886
Vicar:The Reverend Cameron Collington
Location:Shepherd's Bush, London
Country:United Kingdom
Website:https://www.stsimons.co.uk

The Church of St Simon is a Church of England parish church in Shepherd's Bush, London. It was built circa 1879 - 1886, designed by architect Sir Arthur Blomfield in the Gothic Revival style with a tower. The church is located on the south side of Shepherd's Bush Green on Rockley Road.

History

19th century

St Simon's church is a late Victorian church building built from 1879 - 1886, and designed by the noted architect Sir Arthur Blomfield. The foundation stone was laid on 6 March 1878 by the philanthropist and evangelical Anglican John Derby Allcroft, MP for Worcester.[1] The first service was conducted in 1880.[2]

The chancel, parish hall and spire were completed in 1886. The tower and spire are polychrome with horizontal bands of stonework.[2]

The organ dates from 1865, and was purchased from Dunblane Cathedral in 1893. The organ states that it was "rebuilt by Eustace Ingram, London 1893".[2]

20th century

In 1903 stained glass was installed in the East window to commemorate the first vicar, the Reverend Robert Handcock.[2]

St Simon's in the present day

Today St Simon's is surrounded by late Victorian and early Edwardian terraced housing, and is located a few hundred yards south of Shepherd's Bush Green. It retains its original imposing spire and clock tower.[2] The vicar is The Reverend Cameron Collington.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Foundation Stone of St Simon's
  2. https://www.stsimons.co.uk/page/15/history-and-architecture Official St Simon's website