St James' Church, West End
St James' Church in West End, Hampshire is an Anglican parish church in the Borough of Eastleigh. The church building is grade II listed.
| St James' Church | |
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_(May_2019)_(5).JPG.webp) St James' Church in 2019 | |
  St James' Church | |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | http://www.stjameswestend.org.uk/ |
| History | |
| Founded | 18 April 1836 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | Arthur Blomfield |
| Style | 15th century gothic |
| Completed | 1890 |
| Administration | |
| Province | Canterbury |
| Diocese | Winchester |
| Deanery | Eastleigh |
| Benefice | West End |
| Parish | West End |
History
The church was founded on 18 April 1836 with the first church building being completed in 1838.[1] This was struck by lightning in 1875 and replaced with the current building, which was was constructed in 1890.[1] The new structure was designed by Sir Arthur Blomfield in a 15th century gothic style.[1] The intention was to include a tower at the western end of the church, but this was never built.[1]
On 14 February 1983 the church building was listed as a grade II historic building.[1]
Footballer Alan Shearer was married in the church in June 1991.[2]
References
- "Church of St James, West End, Hampshire". britishlistedbuildings.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-10-18.
- North, Nic (30 July 1996). "MY MAN OF THE MATCH; Al even wanted to play football on the day we wed". The Mirror. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
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