St Mark's Regent's Park Church

St. Mark's Church is located in the Borough of Camden, London, near Regent's Park on Prince Albert Road and Regent's Park Road in Primrose Hill. Built in 1851-2, it was consecrated in 1853 and belongs to the Diocese of London within the Church of England.[1][2][3] Originally designed by Thomas Little, alterations in 1888-90 were made by Arthur Blomfield, it is constructed of Kentish ragstone in the early English style.[3]

The church was destroyed during the Battle of Britain in 1940 and the restored church was consecrated in October 1957, the first completely rebuilt Anglican church in London.[4] It is listed Grade II on the National Heritage List for England.[3]

Stained glass by Brian Thomas

The church contains stained glass (1957) depicting St Peter and St Mark by Brian Thomas. It also contains a reredos by Sir Ninian Comper.[3]

References

  1. ↑ London Gardens Online
  2. ↑ Diocese of London
  3. 1 2 3 4 Historic England. "Church of St Mark (1329909)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  4. ↑ History
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