St Matthias Church, Richmond

St Matthias Church is an Anglican church in Richmond, London. Built in the Victorian Gothic style in 1857, and described by Bridget Cherry and Nikolaus Pevsner as "the grandest church in Richmond",[3] it has been designated a Grade II listed building by Historic England.[1] The architect was George Gilbert Scott.[3]

The rose window

St Matthias, Richmond
St Matthias from the front
Location in Greater London
OS grid referenceTQ 18504 74455
LocationRichmond, London
CountryUnited Kingdom
DenominationChurch of England
Websitewww.richmondteamministry.org/stmatthias
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Heritage designationGrade II listed building[1]
Architect(s)George Gilbert Scott
StyleVictorian Gothic
Completed1857
Administration
ParishRichmond St Mary Magdalene with St Matthias and St John the Divine
DeaneryRichmond & Barnes
ArchdeaconryWandsworth
DioceseSouthwark
Clergy
Vicar(s)Revd David Gardiner[2]

The church is located at the top of Richmond Hill at the intersection of Friars Stile Road, Kings Road, and Church Road. At 195 feet (59 m), the spire of the church is a familiar landmark for miles around.

The church was renovated in the 1970s. The architects were Hutchison, Locke & Monk.[3]

St Matthias is part of the Richmond Team Ministry, which also includes the churches of St John the Divine and St Mary Magdalene.[4]

References
  1. Historic England. "Church of St Matthias (1065377)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  2. "Revd David Gardiner". Meet the Team. Richmond Team Ministry. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  3. Bridget Cherry and Nikolaus Pevsner (1983). The Buildings of England – London 2: South. London: Penguin Books. pp. 518–9. ISBN 0 14 0710 47 7.
  4. "Our churches". Richmond Team Ministry. Retrieved 2 March 2016.
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