St Andrew's Church, Watford

Details

Accessibility

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/7614/facilities/

Disability Parking, accessible toilet, Baby Changing Facilities, Hearing induction loop

Brief description

"St. Andrew’s owes its location to the railway. A line was opened in 1837, and it was decided that a church was needed to serve the new population that this had created. Work began in 1853 and St Andrew’s became the first Anglican church to be built in Watford since the Reformation. It was designed by the noted architect S. S. Teulon, and was consecrated in 1857.  A south aisle was added in 1866 and a permanent north aisle in 1872.

In 1979 the north aisle was remodelled to provide a church hall and other facilities. A new foyer and accessible toilet were added in 2007.

The tower clock was presented in 1883, and also a peal of hemispherical chimes. In its prime the clock was so well-known for its accuracy that express train drivers were reputed to set their watches by it.

The church has a fine three-manual organ, still in original condition, made by Brindley and Foster which was installed in 1883.

Most of the stained glass is Victorian, but the oldest windows, which came from a collection in Kensington, are nine Flemish medallions dating from around 1640. The strawberry design of their borders resembles a sample in the Victoria and Albert Museum."

Address

St Andrew’s Church

Church Road

WATFORD

WD17 4PY

Email

enquiries@standrewswatford.org.uk

Phone

See https://standrewswatford.org.uk/contacts-and-location/ 

Website

https://standrewswatford.org.uk/

https://en-gb.facebook.com/standrewswatford/

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/7614/ 

Directions

See https://standrewswatford.org.uk/contacts-and-location/ 

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

Amenities

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