1891 – Proposed Church of The Good Shepherd, Hampstead, London

The initial design, illustrated, was by James Brooks. It was designated the Church of the Good Shepherd with work beginning in 1893. When All Hallows the Great in Upper Thames Street in the City of London was demolished in 1894 and the site sold, the proceeds were intended for the completion of the church. However, litigation prevented the funds being released and work on the church stopped. Eventually £13,129 from the sale of the City church was released and the new church was named All Hallows Gospel Oak. The pulpit and font were brought from The Church of the Good Shepherd. James Brooks died in 1901 and was succeeded by Giles Gilbert Scott who was largely responsible for the design of the chancel but because of lack of funds, it remained unfinished for many years.

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