Our History
Discover more about All Saints Clapham Park’s heritage.
All Saints Clapham Park was opened in June 1858. The original building was built by George Myers and consecrated on 19 January 1859.
Our establishment
The church was originally planted from the ancient parish of Holy Trinity Clapham as a response to the growing population in the area. This growth was due to the influx of workers employed at HMP Brixton just down the road. All Saints Clapham Park was established to support this growing community through the faithful preaching of God’s Word and through serving the surrounding area.
The Clapham Park Estate was built on a plot purchased by Thomas Cubitt from Bleak House Farm, at a time when the surrounding area was semi-rural.
Following extensive bombing-damage suffered during World War II, the area was significantly redeveloped, and many of the council estate buildings continue to provide housing today.
Our building
The original nineteenth-century building was built in the usual Talbot Bury design, named after the famous British architect and lithographer Thomas Talbot Bury. It was constructed by George Myers, a celebrated builder whose other projects include the Newcastle, Birmingham, and Nottingham cathedrals. Impressively, it is believed that Myers averaged constructing three church buildings a year at the height of his powers. He moved to Lambeth in 1853, five years before he began building All Saints Clapham Park.
Unfortunately, the nineteenth century building had to be demolished in 1982 after it became structurally unsound. It was replaced with the current, modern building, which still includes the original stained glass window from the original building. The new building provided a flexible space to host and support the church’s flourishing youth ministry during the 1990’s.
Since 1858, All Saints Clapham Park has been at the heart of Clapham Park, with the heart to serve its community and beyond.
Join us this Sunday for our 10.30 service. A friendly and informal gathering with modern music and an emphasis on preaching and prayer. Each service is followed by an opportunity for personal prayer and time of fellowship over tea or coffee.
You will find a mix of people from the very young to the very mature, with all sorts in between. Everyone is welcome!