St Mary with St Alban is the

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parish church of

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in the

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. It comprises the church of St Mary (Teddington's old

parish church A parish church (or parochial church) in Christianity is the church which acts as the religious centre of a parish. In many parts of the world, especially in rural areas, the parish church may play a significant role in community activities, ...

) and the former church of St Alban nearby. The

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is the Reverend Joe Moffatt. The church building, which has been

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since 1952, is located on Ferry Road in Teddington, opposite the former St Alban's Church, which is now an arts centre. The oldest parts of the building date from the 16th century. The church's most famous vicar was the Reverend

Stephen Hales Stephen Hales (17 September 16774 January 1761) was an English clergyman who made major contributions to a range of scientific fields including botany, pneumatic chemistry and physiology. He was the first person to measure blood pressure. He al ...

, a scientist whose legacy is the nearby National Physical Laboratory; he is buried next to the church's tower.

Notable burials

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(c. 1770–1846), served in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. *

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(1697–1769), an architect who worked his way from a simple background to be

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and worked on

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, and

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. *

(1677–1761), clergyman who made major contributions to a range of scientific fields *

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(1636 or 1637–1674), poet,

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, and religious writer, who was buried under the church's reading desk * John Walter (1738–1812), who founded ''

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'' newspaper and died at The Grove, Teddington *

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(1710–1774), poet and satirist, secretary to the infamous

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, who lived at Colne Lodge,

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. *

Peg Woffington Margaret Woffington (18 October 1720 – 28 March 1760), known professionally as Peg Woffington, was an Irish actress and socialite of the Georgian era. Peg and Peggy were a common pet name for those called Margaret until the late 20th centu ...

(1720–1760), Irish actress and socialite

Gallery

File:St Marys Church, Teddington (geograph 2535948).jpg, St Mary's Church File:St Mary's church, Teddington 21.jpg, Churchyard File:Interior of St Mary's church, Teddington.jpg, Chancel File:Stained glass window behind altar at St Mary's church, Teddington.jpg, East window File:Teddington, St Mary's church, East window detail.jpg, East window detail File:Monument for Henry Flitcroft, d 1769, at St Mary's church, Teddington.jpg, Monument for Henry Flitcroft File:Monument for Margaret Woffington, d 1760 at St Mary's church, Teddington.jpg, Monument for Margaret Woffington File:Monument for Stephen Hales, d 1761 at St Mary's church, Teddington.jpg, Monument for Stephen Hales

References

External links

Official websiteA Church Near You – St Mary with St Alban, Teddington
{{DEFAULTSORT:St Mary, Teddington 1700s establishments in England

Churches in Teddington Diocese of London Grade II* listed churches in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames History of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames