Welcome to this web site : which outlines some of the principal architectural features of St Clare's Church and introduces some of the people involved in the construction. 

English Heritage have described it as "one of the most original and influential buildings of its date in the country".

The building of St Clare's started in May 1888 and was completed in June 1890. Its founders, Francis and James Reynolds. 

The church was designed by Leonard Stokes, godson to Francis Reynolds, and was widely considered to be his best work. It is Grade I listed . 

For more information about St Clare's please now enter the *web site by clicking into any of the items  listed in the contents at the top of  this Home page. We hope you find the story of St Clare's buildings of interest.