ABOUT THE ST. JAMES' CHURCH BUILDING.

For more than 800 years a church has stood on the site of St James'. The church is not only an important part of Weybridge's architectural heritage, but also a beautiful landmark that gives Weybridge its  unique character.

Although the building of St. James’ was completed only in 1848, it replaced the Church of St. Nicholas , which had served the people of Weybridge for many hundreds of years.   Since its consecration in 1848, St James’ has been enlarged twice.  The chancel was enlarged in 1889 and, soon after, the outer south aisle was added.   The chancel arch, originally very little higher than the arches in the nave, has also been heightened by ten feet, thereby greatly enhancing the proportions of the building.  

St. James is a particularly fine example of the work of John Loughborough Pearson and is often described as the “Cathedral of the Thames Valley ” as the spire is a noted local landmark.

 

  

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ABOUT THE FRIENDS OF ST. JAMES'

The Friends of St James' is an Association of local people who help to maintain, preserve, repair and restore this beautiful building.  

We raise money by holding concerts, plays and social events.  Since the formation of the Association, the Friends have raised approximately £50,000 towards church projects.  The money we have raised has enabled the Church to make many important improvements, from re-hanging the bells to restoring antique vestments and installing the glass and wrought-iron North and South doors.

Recently we have supported the re-lighting and re-wiring of whole building.  The current facilities being judged as no longer safe. A modern computerised system now allows the building to be seen at its best.

To join the Friends of St James' all you need do is pay a small annual membership fee.  By joining you will get discounts to Friends' social events and more importantly the satisfaction of putting something back into your community.

 

 

 

Have you signed and given us a Gift Aid form?  Your subscription will be increased by 27% if you do this - we can claim this amount back from the Inland Revenue - every little helps!

Contact Us: 

members@fosj.reflectman.co.uk