The Church of Saint Alban the Martyr, Conybere Street

An illustrated talk by Churchwarden Chris Smith about the building of St Alban’s Church featuring the original drawings for the church by Architect John Loughborough Pearson. A brief account of St Alban’s Mission and its first churches; the need for a new church; arguments over what was needed; William Butterfield’s withdrawal as architect; J. L. Pearson to the rescue; Mission Creep; Pearson’s Drawings.

Toilets are available (including a wheelchair-friendly one). 

Entrance for this event is through the step-free cloister entrance via a path beside the church from a gate on Stanhope Street. Door open from 5:00 p.m.

There is no admission charge, but donations for church restoration and our organ fund are welcomed.