St Mary the Virgin, Mortlake

The first chapel in Mortlake, founded in 1348, The belfry and the cupola are a distinctive feature of the tower which appears as a landmark in many historic prints and pictures of the Thames bank. The current appearance of the church is mostly the work of local architect Sir Arthur Blomfield, who built the chancel in 1885; his firm built the nave in 1905. The vestry house dates from 1670. It was restored in 1979/80. and three Lord Mayors of London. A memorial to John Dee (1527–1609), who lived opposite the church and is buried in an unmarked spot beneath the chancel, was unveiled in June 2013. ==Present day==

Together with Christ Church, East Sheen and All Saints' Church, East Sheen, St Mary's forms the parish of Mortlake with East Sheen. The parish publishes a monthly magazine, Parish Link. The church stands in the Central and Liberal traditions of the Church of England. Services are held on Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday mornings. Mortlake Quiet Gardens are based around the landscaped churchyard and are affiliated to The Quiet Garden Trust. ==Gallery==

St Mary the Virgin Mortlake South door.JPG | South door John Dee memorial plaque at S Mary the Virgin Mortlake.jpg | John Dee memorial plaque installed in 2013 inside the church St Mary the Virgin mortlake tower north face.JPG | The north face of the tower St Mary the Virgin Mortlake front door detail.JPG | Sculpture by the front door File:Mortlake, St Mary the Virgin's church, east window.jpg|East window File:Mortlake, St Mary the Virgin's church, memorial for Ursula Mary.jpg|Memorial File:Mortlake, St Mary the Virgin's church, altar.jpg|Altar ==References==