Historic Putney Church to Hold Series of Open Days |
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Everyone welcome to visit All Saints’ and see its William Morris windows
July 14, 2023 One of Putney’s most attractive and historic churches is encouraging everyone to visit it on a series of open days it is holding over the next few months. It will provide a chance to see the interior of All Saints’ Church on Putney Common including its windows designed by William Morris as well as the colourful ceiling of this hidden gem. If you want to spend some time away from the hustle and bustle of Putney, the church will be open on 22 July, 5 August, 19 August and 2 September between 10am and 2pm. The church, which was designed by George E. Street working with William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones, was built 1873–74 on land donated by Earl Spencer, and the foundation stone was laid by HRH Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein on 22 April 1873. The windows are the most extensive glazing scheme by Morris & Co. in any London church. All but two windows are the work of Morris & Co., the majority being drawn by Burne-Jones, and six by Morris himself.
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