Church of St Mary the Virgin, Putney, London UK - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

There has been a centre of Christian worship on this site from at least the 13th century. The parts of the medieval church which survive today are the tower, some of the nave arcading (mid-15th century) and the Bishop West Chapel, built in the early 16th century.
The church was substantially rebuilt in 1836. In 1973 an arson attack gutted much of the church. Rebuilding was not completed until 1982.
The Entrance dates from the 1982 restoration.
The Tower is Mid-15th century. Restored in 1845, the 1960s and again in 1982 after the fire.
Six bells were installed between 1582 and 1674. They were recast in 1836 and two more added. These bells were recast in 1972. The fire in 1973 meant further recasting and a new peal was dedicated in 1983.
sh firm Marcussen & Son. The wall monuments under the tower and in the nave date from the early 17th century.
The sanctuary floor is paved with 17th and 18th century ledger stones.
The Bishop West Chapel was built at the behest of Bishop Nicholas West in the early 16th century. Originally on the south side of the church. Moved to its present position (in mirror version) in 1836.
The Nave (East Side) The pillars and arches on the north and south sides are mostly of medieval material but in the 1836 rebuilding, the nave was widened.
The former south aisle is now sacristy, committee rooms and the parish office. On the south wall of the nave is a slate plaque commemorating the Putney Debates of 1647> The churchyard is somewhat smaller than the original. Part of it, running parallel with the river, was expropriated to build the approach way to the first bridge (wooden) across the Thames at Putney in 1729.

The above was taken from the history section of the official church website, link below

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1582 Age of Church building determined by?: Church website If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Church of England If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:30 AM To: 4:30 PM If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:00 AM Street address of Church: High Street Putney, London UK SW15 1SN Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

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