1875 – Church of The Annunciation, Prick End, Chislehurst, Kent
A lofty building with beautiful stained glass and wall paintings designed to uplift and inspire the worshipper. The church of the Annunciation was funded by the people of Chislehurst, designed and built by James Brooks, consecrated in 1874.
Perspective view & plan published in The Building News,September 17th 1875. Interior view published in The Building News, December 25 1874: “This church, of which we give an interior view, has been erected from the designs of Mr. James Brooks, 11, Serle-street, Lincoln’s-inn. The materials used for the walling are Kentish rag inside and outside, with Doulting stone dressings, the columns, arches, &c., being of the latter stone ; the shafts to sedilia canopies are of marble. The plan, as at present carried out, consists of nave, aisles,chancel, part of the morning chapel, sacristies, &c. A tower on the south side of chancel, and the eastern portion of morning chapel, remain for future carrying out. The accommodation provided is for 671 persons, and the cost has been about £6,000. The builder was tho late Mr. W. Henshaw. ”
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Published January 26, 2011 | Last Updated February 17, 2026
