This is another church that has a bit of meaning for my mum's side of the family. My Great Grandmother is buried here, although in an unmarked grave, so unfortunately we do not know exactly where she is buried. Sadly she died during childbirth in 1892 at the age of 37 when my Grandfather was only 6 years old. Fortunately, the baby did survive and was named Matilda after my Great Grandmother.
The church building, St Mary the Virgin Denham Court, was originally built in 1838 as a private chapel in memory of Richard and Christiana Brooks of “Denham Court”. Richard Brooks died in 1833 having been gored by a bull. Christiana died shortly after in 1835. The church building was erected over their graves
The building was modelled on and named after the church building in the English village of Denham. It was designed by the prominent architect John Verge and built in the “Early Regency Gothic Style”. It was completed by the Brook’s daughter, Christiana Blomfield. It was consecrated on August 25, 1838 by Bishop Broughton and was “staffed” by clergy from St Luke’s Liverpool.
The Bell Tower has a bell from the convict ship the “Earl St. Vincent“.
The original rectory was built in 1846 and the Parish of Denham Court was established.
The building has been restored a number of times since being built most recently in the early 1990’s.
I had never visited this church before, so found it very rewarding and to be such a beautiful and peaceful setting....as, hopefully, my photo depicts.
I think this has to be my fav church for the month so far....
It is a beautiful church and your photo transmits the tranquility of the setting. I was very interested in the history and it must be nice to have family connection to the place.
