Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Edge Hill, Wimbledon
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| Area | Wimbledon |
|---|---|
| Picture Reference | Wim_22_12-17 |
| Original Format | Postcard |
| Notes / History | The number of practising Roman Catholics in Wimbledon was low until Edith Arendup, a wealthy religious convert, opened a Mass centre at her home in Cottenham Park in 1877. This attracted considerable interest and by 1887 the congregation had outgrown the premises. A new Church of the Sacred Heart was built at Edge Hill and rapidly became one of the most popular Roman Catholic churches south of the Thames. |
