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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]

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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]

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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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