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Wimbledon, St Mary

Address: 
St Mary's Road, SW19 7BP
Number of bells: 
8
Tenor Weight: 
10¾ cwt
Practice night: 
Wednesday
Ringing Times: 

Sunday Service: 8.45 - 9.25 am. Evenings by arrangement
Practice: 7.45 - 9.15 pm

Ground floor ring: 
No
Tower Entry Details: 

Go through the main church door. Access to the belfry is at the base of the tower. Turn right up the stone staircase leading to a small wooden door opening into the ringing chamber.

Contact: 

Tower Captain: FamilyDavies [at] care4free [dot] net (Subject: Enquiry from Surrey Association web site) (Lawrence Davies)

Location: Map Ref: TQ244714

Other details: This tower has its own web site

History

The church originally dates from 18th century but was rebuilt and enlarged in 1843. Similarly the old bells were re-cast and re-hung by the Whitechapel Foundry in 1984 to produce the current set of 8.

Transport

  • By Road: The church lies north of the A219, Wimbledon Hill Road, going towards the All England Club. Parking space is available in the churchyard, or if required, by prior arrangement, in the field adjoining the church.
  • By Bus: Route 93 and alight at High Street with 5 minute walk to the church.
  • By Train: To Wimbledon station (Overground & Tube) - use 93 bus, or 10 minute walk to the church.
  • By Tram: To Wimbledon station - use 93 bus, or 10 minute walk to the church.

Facilities

A key to the toilets in Fellowship House is kept in the belfry.

There are many pubs, restaurants and fast-food outlets in the High Street and the Broadway - just minutes away from the church. The Hand In Hand, opposite Kings College School on the common, is the ringers current watering hole of choice.

Wimbledon, St Mary