Voice from the past

In this afternoon series of five short (20 minute) illustrated talks about the long history of our church, local researchers will take you back to the ancient beginnings of worship here in the Dark Ages, then showing how the medieval building, which still gives much character to the present church, was developed over several centuries and finally, in the 20th century, the combination of a wealthy Rector with one of the greatest early 20th century designers of his day provided the resplendent decoration which dominates the church today.

There will also be a talk about one of the great unsung 17th century parishioners, commemorated by a monumental masterpiece of the baroque, and a look through the Vestry window at Parish life in the 17th to 19th centuries with its varied agenda including education, health, security and highway maintenance!

1) John Phillips - Carshalton; the evidence (or not) for the Roman…