The building
Architecture

Architecture

The most magnificent church in South London - Sir John Betjeman describing St John, Kennington

Our worship at SJDK is greatly enriched by beautiful works of art, altar decorations and the privilege of worshipping in such a magnificent building. When you visit, take some time to look at the art and architecture around you - it reminds us of the stories in the Bible and of the life and teachings of Jesus, as well as our rich Christian heritage.

photo of the altar
Tour the building
Discover G.E. Street's Victorian Gothic masterpiece and the beauty of this famous place of Christian worship.
photo of a gargoyle
Meet the gargoyles
The spire of St John the Divine's is adorned with gargoyles and grotesques - stone caricatures of people from the church, bishops and royals.
The Kelham Rood
The Kelham Rood

Help our appeal to save Charles Jagger's 1929 great sculpture of the Crucifixion.
a pile of dusty old books
Architecture archives
Historical and architectural documents from the archives of St John the Divine - a useful information resource.
detail from the Korean Icon
The Korean Icon

A memorial to Bishop Corfe who founded the Anglican Church in Korea in 1890. The painting hangs over the North door.
 

 

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Related links

 

The Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass

Historical Photos of Kennington

Kennington & Vauxhall - History

G.E. Street

Victorian Architecture
(Victorianweb)

Victorian London
(victorianlondon.org)

 



 


Updated by Robin McMorran on
Sunday 9 November 2008 at 16:32




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