Completing the picture: St Peter's and its mosaics

The Belgravia area was developed in the 1820s and thirties to house the increasing population of London and the church was there from 1827 to serve it. Starting off as a simple Georgian church it was extended and beautified in the Victorian period by fine Salviati mosaics. Slightly damaged by a terrible fire in 1987 these are still in place at the east end, while the new interior picks up the mosaic theme in a striking composition by Anna Wyner in the new apse. There will be a small exhibition of key points in the buildings history and its links with the development of Belgravia from a wealthy fashionable place to the post-war declines on 13 September (2-5pm) with talks about the history and a chance to see the mosaics close up. This will continue on 14 September (10am-5pm) when additionally there will be activities for children. Tea and coffee will be available.

Timings & Tours

Friday 13 September:

1400 - 1700

Saturday 14 September:

1000 - 1700

Location & directions

St Peter's Church, 119 Eaton Square, London, Greater London, SW1W 9AL

Directions:

Nearest Station (Underground, Railway, Bus) is Victoria 5 minute walk up Lower Belgrave St. There is currently scaffolding on the portico.

Contact on day:

Valerie Smith

Telephone number:

+447885112796

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Wheelchair access via portable ramp which will be in place. Some parking in the grounds for disabled people.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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