The Building

History

Saint Andrew's Church is a Grade II listed building. It was built in 1890 to the designs of the architect E.W.Mountford, in the Victorian Gothic style.

It has been admired by Sir John Betjeman, among others, and contains fine examples of metalwork and brickwork.
 

Gardens

Conservation work is currently in a planning stage to renovate the gardens surrounding the church.

 

Aerial View

The church and grounds are on the bottom left of the view. The community centre is on the top-right.

 

Clock

The clock outside the front of the building, overhanging the pavement and dated 1910 is commemorated in a brass plaque beside the kitchen:

"To the glory of God and in loving memory of his late Majesty King Edward VII. The clock on this church was erected by the residents of Earlsfield, 8th February 1911."

The clock is now maintained by the local authority. Its chime has been disconnected, and it is now powered by an electric motor in the North turret, with gearing leading to the clock faces. These faces are illuminated at night.